What are NPI and DEA numbers?
Printed on New Jersey RX prescription pads, you will see an NPI (National Provider Identifier) number which identifies the health care provider in standard transactions. The NPI number is a unique ten digit number that would be needed to file health care claims and to fill prescriptions. Health care providers covered under HIPAA are required to have an NPI number. Health care providers who send electronic health care claims to medical plans must have an NPI number.
Also, you may see printed on New Jersey RX prescription pads, is a DEA number which means the health care provider can write prescriptions for controlled substances. The DEA number is also a unique identifier associated with providers that can prescribe medication.
Here is a quote from http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov
"Construction of Valid DEA Registration Numbers for Practitioners
Knowing how a DEA registration number is constructed can be a useful tool for recognizing a forged prescription. (For additional information regarding forged prescriptions, see Appendix O) Prior to October 1, 1985, DEA registration numbers for physicians, dentists, veterinarians and other practitioners started with the letter A. New registration numbers issued to practitioners after that date begin with the letter B. Registration numbers issued to mid-level practitioners begin with the letter M. The first letter of the registration number is followed by the first letter of the registrant’s last name. (e.g., J for Jones or S for Smith), and then a computer generated sequence of seven numbers (such as MJ3614511)."
Using these 2 numbers, helps to recognize and prevent fraud on NJ RX prescription pads. For more information on how to order NJ RX prescription pads, go to http://www.njprinting.com
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