Credentials & Provider Identity
Your NPI Record: What Is Public and Why It Matters
The NPPES registry is public. Here is what it shows, and how to keep it accurate.
By Behavioral Health Pathways Editorial Team · Published October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Last reviewed October 8, 2026
If you have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), part of your professional record is already public.
What NPPES shows
The National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), run by CMS, publishes each provider's name, NPI, taxonomy (specialty) codes, practice location and mailing address, and enumeration date. Anyone can search it.
Why accuracy matters
Payers, credentialing teams and employers often check NPPES. An outdated address or taxonomy can slow credentialing or cause confusion.
Keeping it current
- Review your NPPES record at least once a year and whenever you move or change roles.
- CMS asks providers to update NPPES within 30 days of a change.
- Use a business practice address rather than a home address where you can.
Your Professional Passport™ can show your NPPES-sourced details with clear source labels. Behavioral Health Pathways never edits your federal record.
Sources
- NPPES NPI Registry — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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