The following information has been sent from CMS with a request to share with all association members.

CMS will host a national NPI roundtable on September 26, 2006 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST. This roundtable is available to ALL PROVIDERS.

To participate, call 1-877-203-0044, pass code 4795739.

CMS will address common questions related to Medicare's guidance on Subparts. Medicare providers who have questions should submit the questions in advance of the roundtable. Questions should be submitted no later than Friday, September 8, 2006.

Medicare providers who bill a Fiscal Intermediary should send questions to :NPIQuestionsfromFIBillers@...

Medicare providers who bill a Carrier should send questions to:NPIQuestionsfromCarrierBillers@...

If you do not have a specific question to submit, but would like to hear the questions and answers covered during the roundtable, simply dial in on September 26.

Thanks.

Angela S. Brooks, PT

VPTA Payer Relations Specialist