Use of Single Donor Platelets S. A. Kirkley, and N. Blumberg SUMMARY. Advances in apheresis technology have made single donor platelets easier to obtain and therefore more plentiful. There are some hypothesized advantages to single donor platelets including reduced disease transmission, reduced alloimmunization, and superior function and storage characteristics. These ideas have swayed some to insist that single donor platelets should become the routine platelet transfusion component.
Medicaid Number on the new forms? Yes, until May 22, 2007. All claims received before May 23, 2007 must include the 9-digit Provider Medicaid Number (Legacy ID). Can I enter my NPI/API on claims before May 23, 2007? Yes, you may enter it if available, however, the 9-digit Provider Medicaid Number will be used to process all claims received before May 23, 2007. When is my NPI/API required on claims? May 23, 2007. Per HIPAA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(For Individuals ONLY â Do not use this guide when applying. on behalf of a School District) The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is the new numeric identifier that is being. assigned to health care providers by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (CMS). It is the 10-digit permanent number assigned to you for your entire medical. career. Apply on line at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov. The application process can be. completed in 15-20 minutes. Although the application is pretty straight forward, this step by step guide will assist. you with answering some of the questions.