How to find a healthcare provider’s NPI
A National Provider Identifier is a 10-digit number used to identify a healthcare provider in administrative transactions. Individuals and organizations can each have an NPI. A practice’s organization NPI can differ from the NPI of a clinician working there.
Start with a name and location
Enter the provider’s name in the first search field. Add a city, a two-letter state abbreviation, or a five-digit ZIP code to narrow the results. For a city and state together, try “Austin, TX.” If no record matches, remove the location and search nationwide.
Organization records use the legal business name reported to NPPES. If a familiar practice name produces no results, try its legal name or another reported name. Similar names can belong to different providers, so do not choose a record based on the name alone.
Compare the details
Open a result and compare its provider type, taxonomy, reported practice location, and telephone number with the information you already have. The full profile contains any additional reported taxonomies, license numbers, mailing address, and additional practice locations available in the source.
Provider names and locations can change over time. A record’s “updated” date describes the source record, and does not guarantee that every field is current. Call the practice when you need to confirm a location or contact number.
Already have the number?
Enter all 10 digits without spaces or punctuation. Exact NPI searches look up that identifier directly, even if a location or type filter is set. You can copy the number from a profile using the “Copy NPI” button.
Use the official registry for a second check
HCPList is an independent presentation of public data. For an authoritative source lookup, use the CMS NPI Registry. An NPI alone does not establish current licensure, insurance network participation, or eligibility to provide a particular service.