In December 2008, CMS implemented an online process for Medicare
enrollment through the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System
(PECOS). This process would allow most providers and suppliers to enroll
in the Medicare program or make changes to their Medicare enrollment
information via the Internet rather than through the paper form. The
online enrollment process is designed to simplify the enrollment process
for providers and suppliers as well as reduce the time it takes for a
contractor to process the Medicare enrollment application. By the end of
2009, CMS anticipates that providers and suppliers in all settings
(private practices, facilities, and institutional providers) will be
able to complete the enrollment process online. DMEPOS suppliers will be
able to use the PECOS system in 2010.
Protecting Your Medicare Enrollment Record (.pdf)
Contact Information for Providers/Suppliers Using PECOS
(.pdf)
Guidance
on Using the PECOS System (.pdf) NEW!
Internet-Based PECOS: Getting Started (.pdf)
Internet-Based PECOS and the NPI (.pdf)
Internet-Based PECOS FAQs (.pdf)
MLN Article: Instructions for Implementation of
PECOS
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