Individual Medicare Enrollment Sole Owner of a Corporation via Tax ID

Individual Medicare Enrollment Sole Owner of a Corporation via Tax ID Download CMS-855I: Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13 and 15. Notes: Corporation structures: examples are PA, PC, LLC, PLLC, Inc., etc. Be sure to complete [...]

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Download CMS-855I Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 4F, 12, 13 and 15B Note: Submit the required supporting documents including the NCCPA and diploma. Reviewed 6/13/2024

Supporting Documents

Supporting Documents Attach required supporting documentation for individuals or organizations. Submit all applicable documents: CMS-588 EFT Authorization Agreement and voided check or bank confirmation letter IRS document confirming your [...]

Medicare Information in Other Languages

Medicare Information in Other Languages Download Medicare & You in Spanish, 中文/Chinese, TIẾNG VIỆT/Vietnamese or 한국어/Korean. Español/Spanish  中文/Chinese  한국어/Korean  TIẾNG VIỆT/Vietnamese   Reviewed 6/13/2024

Sign and Submit the Application(s)

Sign and Submit the Application(s) In order to send your application, after resolving all errors, you must select “Begin Submission” which is available from any of the tabs (Topic View, Fast Track View, Error/Warning Check). Instructions for [...]

Medical Review: Targeted Probe and Educate Review Topics

Medical Review: Targeted Probe and Educate Review Topics Prevent technical denials by ensuring your medical records are legible and include a valid, legible provider signature. If you notice the provider signature is illegible when asked to [...]

Medical Review: Targeted Probe and Educate Review Topics

Medical Review: Targeted Probe and Educate Review Topics Prevent technical denials by ensuring your medical records are legible and include a valid, legible provider signature. If you notice the provider signature is illegible when asked to [...]

Medicare Part B Coverage and Billing Guidance for Breast Ultrasound

Medicare Part B Coverage and Billing Guidance for Breast Ultrasound Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the breast and can show changes that are more difficult to see on a mammogram. Breast ultrasound is not [...]

Site Visits

Site Visits Site visits may be required for certain providers and will be unannounced; the contractor representatives must disclose to the provider appropriate identifying credentials and explain the purpose of the visit. The CMS has [...]

PECOS Self-Service Application Status

PECOS Self-Service Application Status You may run simple search queries to retrieve and view the status of your PECOS application. Individual ‒ View the enrollment application status of an individual provider in an organization or private [...]

Check Provider Enrollment Application Status

Check Provider Enrollment Application Status You may run simple search queries to retrieve and view the status of your CMS-855 application via two options. Case number/web tracker id NPI and TIN combination Related Content Check [...]

Interactive Voice Response System

Interactive Voice Response System You may check the status of your provider enrollment application (PECOS or paper) submissions via the IVR by: Case number/web tracker id or NPI and TIN combination Related Content Interactive Voice [...]

Approval or Denial

Approval or Denial Approval Once your application is approved, you will receive an emailed, faxed or mailed Medicare letter with PTAN. Review this letter to ensure that everything is accurate and if you have any questions, please contact the [...]

Approval or Denial

Approval or Denial Approval Once your application is approved, you will receive an emailed, faxed or mailed Medicare letter with PTAN. Review this letter to ensure that everything is accurate and if you have any questions, please contact the [...]

Requests for Additional Information

Requests for Additional Information While processing the application(s), National Government Services may determine additional information is needed. All requested information should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days [...]

Sign and Submit the Application(s)

Credit Balance Reminder: Submissions For Quarter Ending 6/30/2024 Start Soon!

Credit Balance Reminder: Submissions For Quarter Ending 6/30/2024 Start Soon! CBR submissions can be submitted starting on 7/1/2024 and are due within 30 days to be considered timely. Remember, even if no monies are owed to Medicare for this [...]

For First Time Users: Request a User ID and Connection

For First Time Users: Request a User ID and Connection Instructions for accessing PECOS: If you are unsure if you have a user ID, select “Forgot User ID?” from PECOS. Connect to the Identity & Access (I&A) Management System, [...]

New Provider Corporation or Group (Multiple Owners)

New Provider Corporation or Group (Multiple Owners) Download CMS-855B: Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15B and 15D (if applicable).   Attachment 1 for Ambulance Suppliers Attachment 2 for IDTFs Attachment 3 [...]

Accelerated Payment Program Available for Providers Impacted by the Ascension Health Cyber Related Incident (CRI)

Accelerated Payment Program Available for Providers Impacted by the Ascension Health Cyber Related Incident Part A Providers experiencing cash flow problems related to Ascension Health CRI, which began on 5/8/2024, may be eligible for [...]