Now there's a better way for physicians and non-physician practitioners to enroll or make a change in their Medicare enrollment information. The Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) will allow physicians and non-physician practitioners to enroll, make a change in their Medicare enrollment, view their Medicare enrollment information on file with Medicare, and check on the status of a Medicare enrollment application via the Internet.
Previously, CMS announced that Internet-based PECOS is available to physicians and non-physician practitioners in the District of Columbia and the following states:
Connecticut
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Delaware
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Maryland
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Jersey
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New York
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North Carolina
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Ohio
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Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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CMS has recently announced the expansion of the Internet-based PECOS for physicians and non-physician practitioners in the following states:
Alaska
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Arizona
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Florida
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Montana
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North Dakota
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Oregon
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South Dakota
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Utah
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Washington
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Wyoming
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Physicians and non-physician practitioners in the District of Columbia and the states shown above who wish to access Internet-based PECOS may go to: https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov
CMS will expand the availability of Internet-based PECOS for physicians and non-physician practitioners to all states over the next two months. In addition, CMS will make Internet-based PECOS available next year to all providers and suppliers (except DMEPOS suppliers).
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