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"Explaining the Difference Between a National Provider Identifier (NPI) and a Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN)" MLN Matters(r) Article Revised - MLN Matters(r) Special Edition Article #SE1216<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1216.pdf>, "Explaining the Difference Between a National Provider Identifier (NPI) and a Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN)" has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. This article is designed to provide education on the differences between a National Provider Identifier (NPI) and a Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN). It includes information about new enrollees, revalidation, the relationship between the NPI and PTAN, and how providers can protect their identity in the Provider Enrollment Chain & Ownership System (PECOS). The article was revised to remove a sentence from the last paragraph on page 2. All other information remains the same. "How to Use the Searchable Medicare Physician Fee Schedule" MLN Booklet Reminder - A reminder that How to Use the Searchable Medicare Physician Fee Schedule<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/How-to-MPFS-Booklet-ICN901344.pdf> Booklet, ICN 901344, is available in downloadable format. This booklet is designed to provide education on how to use the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). It includes steps to search for payment information, pricing, Relative Value Units (RVUs), and payment policies. If you like this booklet, check out How to Use the Medicare Coverage Database<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/MedicareCvrgeDatabase_ICN901346.pdf> and How to Use the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Tools<https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/How-To-Use-NCCI-Tools.pdf> from the Medicare Learning Network(r) (MLN). ________________________________ If you know someone who would like to subscribe to a Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) provider listserv, go to http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads//MailingLists_FactSheet.pdf<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/MailingLists_FactSheet.pdf> . If you would like to unsubscribe from a specific provider listserv, please go to (https://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa.exe?INDEX) to unsubscribe or to leave the appropriate listserv. Please DO NOT respond to this email. This email is a service of CMS and routed through an electronic mail server to communicate Medicare policy and operational changes and/or updates. Responses to this email are not routed to CMS personnel. Inquiries may be sent by going to (http://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/ContactCMS/index.html). Thank you.
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