Search NPI Records. The NPI Registry Public Search is a free directory of all active National Provider Identifier (NPI) records. Healthcare providers acquire their unique 10-digit NPIs to identify themselves in a standard way throughout their industry. Individuals or organizations apply for NPIs through the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
Medicare is our countryâs health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure. Read our Medicare Publication.
To qualify for Medicare at age 65, you need 40 credits or 10 years of work. You may qualify for Medicare through your own earnings history, your current spouse, former spouse or deceased spouse. (Note: State of Maine employees hired or rehired after March 31, 1986 are subject to the mandatory Medicare payroll tax of 1.45%. This also qualifies you for Medicare benefits.) You may also qualify for Medicare if you receive Social Security disability benefits.