Free NPI lookup for providers and organizations
Search public NPPES records to find a provider or organization's NPI number, entity type, taxonomy, practice address, status, and last updated date.
Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Johnson
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1234567890
Individual
2024-03-15
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123 Medical Centre Drive, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90001
101Y0000X
FL
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Look up an NPI in three simple steps
- Search by NPI number, provider name, or organization name.
- Use city, state, or postal code to narrow broad searches and find the right record faster.
- See available NPPES details such as NPI status, entity type, taxonomy, practice address, phone number, and last updated date.
What information can you find with an NPI lookup?
NPI number and status
Entity type
Provider or organization name
Taxonomy and specialty
Practice address
Contact information
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 NPI?
Individual providers (Type 1 NPI)
A Type 1 NPI is assigned to an individual health care provider, such as a physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, physician assistant, therapist, psychologist, or other clinician.
Organizations (Type 2 NPI)
A Type 2 NPI is assigned to an organization, such as a medical group, hospital, clinic, laboratory, pharmacy, or other entity.
A faster way to check public provider data
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Can I look up an NPI without knowing the NPI number?
Yes. Use provider name or organization name search if you do not know the NPI number. Adding a city, state, or postal code can help narrow results when multiple providers share the same name.
Why am I seeing multiple NPI results for the same provider?
A provider may appear in multiple records because of name variations, practice locations, taxonomy updates, or organization affiliations. Use the entity type, address, taxonomy, and last updated date to identify the right record.
Can a provider or organization have multiple NPIs?
Individual providers typically have one Type 1 NPI. Organizations can have multiple Type 2 NPIs for different entities, departments, locations, or billing structures. A provider may also appear alongside an organization NPI tied to their group or practice, which is why you may see more than one result when searching by name
How often is NPI information updated?
NPI records are updated when providers or organizations submit changes to NPPES. The record’s “last updated” date shows when that public profile was most recently changed.
What should I do if an NPI record has outdated information?
The provider or organization must update the record in NPPES. An NPI lookup tool can show the public record, but it cannot change the data listed in the registry.
Can I use NPI lookup for payer enrollment?
Yes, NPI lookup is useful before payer enrollment to confirm the provider’s NPI, entity type, taxonomy, and address. It is only one part of enrollment. You still need payer-specific applications, license checks, CAQH data, and other enrollment requirements.
