New Medicare Cards
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019. A new, unique Medicare Number will replace the SSN-based Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) on each new Medicare card. Starting April 2018, CMS will begin mailing new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare on a flow basis by geographic location and other factors.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019. A new, unique Medicare Number will replace the SSN-based Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) on each new Medicare card. Starting April 2018, CMS will begin mailing new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare on a flow basis by geographic location and other factors.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare, for the latest information on Medicare enrollment, benefits, and other helpful tools.
CMS-Medicare Carrier Manuals CMS-Medicare Carrier Manuals (CMS Online System)
CMS-Medicare Coverage Database CMS-Medicare Coverage Database (National & Local)
CMS-Medicare Enrollment This section is designed to provide Medicare enrollment information for providers, physicians, non-physician practitioners, and other suppliers.
CMS-Medicare Learning Network The Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) is the home for education, information, and resources for the health care professional community. The MLN provides access to CMS Program information you need, when you need it, so you can focus more on providing care to your patients. Serving as the umbrella for a variety of CMS education and communication activities, the MLN offers.
CMS-National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) – Bundling Edits The CMS developed the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims.
CMS-NPI (National Provider Identifier) – Main Page
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Standard. The NPI is a unique identification number for covered health care providers.
CMS-NPPES Website NPI Registry Lookup, Enroll Site & Login
CMS-Physician Center Physician Center
CMS-Practice Administration Center Practice Administration Center
CMS-QualityNet Portal for E-Prescribe & PQRS Physician and Other Health Care Professionals Quality Reporting Portal
CMS-Medicare Carrier Manuals CMS-Medicare Carrier Manuals (CMS Online System)
CMS-Medicare Coverage Database CMS-Medicare Coverage Database (National & Local)
CMS-Medicare Enrollment This section is designed to provide Medicare enrollment information for providers, physicians, non-physician practitioners, and other suppliers.
CMS-Medicare Learning Network The Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) is the home for education, information, and resources for the health care professional community. The MLN provides access to CMS Program information you need, when you need it, so you can focus more on providing care to your patients. Serving as the umbrella for a variety of CMS education and communication activities, the MLN offers.
CMS-National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) – Bundling Edits The CMS developed the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims.
CMS-NPI (National Provider Identifier) – Main Page
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Standard. The NPI is a unique identification number for covered health care providers.
CMS-NPPES Website NPI Registry Lookup, Enroll Site & Login
CMS-Physician Center Physician Center
CMS-Practice Administration Center Practice Administration Center
CMS-QualityNet Portal for E-Prescribe & PQRS Physician and Other Health Care Professionals Quality Reporting Portal
