What are the possible side effects of darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp, Aranesp Albumin Free, Aranesp SureClick)? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
The NPI has replaced the unique provider identification number (UPIN) as the required identifier for Medicare services, and is used by other payers, including commercial healthcare insurers.
The NPI Number is a unique 10-digit number issued by the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) to healthcare providers in the United States. Since 1996, HIPAA requires the adoption of a standard unique number for healthcare providers. The NPI Final Rule, issued in Jan 2004, has adopted the NPI number as that standard for healthcare provider identification. The NPI has replaced the UPIN (Unique Provider Identification Number) as the required identifier for all Medicare services, including health insurance claims.