I repeat: Iâm not claiming any such thing. Iâm not saying military hand-to-hand combat systems donât work for civilian self-defense. Please read this again: itâs not about the effectiveness of these systems. That is beyond question; they absolutely do work. Iâm not saying these systems have no value for self-defense.
Veterinarians and NPI Numbers. Often retail and community pharmacies request Veterinariansâ NPI (National Provider Identification) number when filling prescriptions for animal patients. NPI numbers were implemented in 2007 by the Department of Health and Human Services to identify healthcare providers that bill for Medicare services. Unfortunately, veterinarians canât get NPI numbers, as they do not meet the definition of health care provider as defined in the 45 CFR 160.103. This is not well known in retail and community pharmacies. Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services officially clarified this issue on their website.
Why Insurance Companies Ask For A Vehicle Identification Number Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:02:22 AM There is a lot of information that you must present when registering your car for car insurance coverage. Some of those things make complete sense to you, like license plate number and make and model of the car itself. One thing that puzzles drivers is an insurance company's need for the vehicle identification number, otherwise known as the VIN. Know that, in order to receive a quote on an auto policy, a vehicle identification number is not required. If you want to purchase a quote though, you will need to provide the number. So why do insurances companies need the number? It all comes down to one word: protection.