There are NPI numbers for nurses to be used by their employer. ... Additional specialty training and credentials can lead to earning unique NPI numbers, which can be used when providing health care services.

Do all nurses have NPI?

All healthcare providers or organizations covered by HIPAA, from physicians and nurse practitioners to social workers and home health agencies must obtain a NPI. Health industry workers such as medical billing personnel or hospital housekeeping staff who do not provide direct healthcare are not required to have a NPI.

Do I need an NPI as a nurse?

Nurses who work in health research through large healthcare systems or health plans will be required, in most cases, to obtain their own NPIs. ... The NPI will replace the need for possessing multiple identification numbers, and is retained through job and location changes throughout the health professional's career.