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I just got my NPI #. What is it used for?
You did it again!Tracking you. Like an animal.
I just got my NPI #. What is it used for?
You're lucky! It might be because I've done lots of locums, so the pharmacies often didn't know me.It's a publicly searchable number identifying you as someone who works in health care. If you google your name and NPI, the number will likely display without even having to click into the link.
I've never bothered to learn mine, and have only rarely been asked for it. I've never had a pharmacy ask for it when calling in a script (really).
I use my DEA with pharmacies, whether controlled substance or not since I have that one memorized.You're lucky! It might be because I've done lots of locums, so the pharmacies often didn't know me.
Anyway, if you can't remember it, Facebook and the Russians can remind you.