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About MedicareNPI

MedicareNPI is the most comprehensive, free US healthcare provider directory — powered entirely by official CMS and NPPES data. We make it easy for patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers to search, verify, and compare doctors, hospitals, and medical equipment suppliers across the United States.

7.5M+

Healthcare Providers

6,000+

Medicare Hospitals

50,000+

DMEPOS Suppliers

Weekly

Data Updates

Our Mission

Navigating the US healthcare system shouldn’t require searching through fragmented government databases that weren’t designed for everyday consumers. With over 7.5 million registered providers, finding the right doctor, specialist, or facility can feel overwhelming.

MedicareNPI bridges that gap. We aggregate multiple official federal datasets into a single, fast, user-friendly interface — completely free of charge. Whether you’re a patient verifying a doctor’s credentials, a billing specialist confirming NPI numbers, or a researcher analyzing healthcare trends, MedicareNPI gives you the data you need in seconds.

What MedicareNPI Offers

Every feature on MedicareNPI is built to help you make informed healthcare decisions using verified, up-to-date government data.

NPI Lookup & Verification

Search any of 7.5 million NPI-registered doctors and healthcare professionals by name, NPI number, specialty, or location. Instantly verify credentials, enrollment status, and practice details.

Search Doctors

MIPS Quality Scores

View Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance scores for individual doctors. Compare quality, cost, promoting interoperability, and improvement activities across providers.

Compare Scores

Hospital Quality Ratings

Compare over 6,000 Medicare-certified hospitals with CMS overall quality ratings (1–5 stars), patient experience scores, safety metrics, and emergency service availability.

Browse Hospitals

Doctor Comparison Tool

Compare up to 4 doctors side by side. Evaluate MIPS quality scores, telehealth availability, Medicare enrollment, specialties, credentials, and contact information in one view.

Compare Doctors

Medical Equipment Suppliers

Browse 50,000+ Medicare-registered DMEPOS suppliers for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. Filter by specialty, location, and Medicare assignment status.

Find Suppliers

Telehealth & Specialty Search

Find doctors who offer telehealth services or specialize in a specific medical field. Browse hundreds of specialties from cardiology to psychiatry with real-time provider counts.

Browse Specialties

Who Uses MedicareNPI

Patients & Families

Verify doctor credentials, check Medicare enrollment, compare quality scores, and find telehealth-enabled providers before booking an appointment.

Healthcare Professionals

Look up colleague NPI numbers, confirm specialty classifications, and verify referral provider information quickly.

Medical Billers & Coders

Validate NPI numbers for claims processing, confirm provider taxonomy codes, and check Medicare assignment status.

Researchers & Analysts

Analyze provider distribution by state and specialty, track telehealth adoption, and explore MIPS performance trends using our statistics dashboard.

Official Data Sources

All information displayed on MedicareNPI comes directly from official US government sources. We never fabricate, editorialize, or alter provider data.

NPPES NPI Registry

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Weekly

The authoritative source for National Provider Identifier data with over 7.5 million provider records. Updated weekly by CMS.

CMS Provider Data Catalog

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Twice monthly

Clinician-level data including MIPS quality scores, telehealth status, Medicare enrollment, and prescriber information.

Hospital Compare

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Quarterly

Overall quality ratings (1–5 stars), patient experience scores, mortality and safety metrics for 6,000+ Medicare-certified hospitals.

DMEPOS Supplier Data

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Monthly

Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies supplier records with assignment status and specialties.

How MedicareNPI Works

1

Data Ingestion

We download the latest data releases from NPPES, CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospital Compare, and DMEPOS supplier files on a regular schedule.

2

Processing & Enrichment

Raw datasets are cleaned, normalized, and cross-referenced to build a unified provider profile that combines NPI data, Medicare enrollment, MIPS scores, and practice locations.

3

Search & Delivery

Processed data is indexed for fast search. Our interface lets you filter by name, NPI, specialty, state, telehealth, and more — with results returned in milliseconds.

Our Commitment

  • 100% free — no accounts, no paywalls, no premium tiers.
  • Official data only — sourced exclusively from CMS and NPPES.
  • Updated regularly — new data ingested weekly to keep records current.
  • Privacy-first — we don’t sell user data or run invasive tracking.
  • Fast & accessible — optimized for speed, mobile-friendly, and screen-reader accessible.

Disclaimer

MedicareNPI is an informational tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. The data presented is sourced from public federal databases and may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify information directly with the healthcare provider or through official CMS channels before making healthcare decisions. MedicareNPI is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or any government agency.