Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
Entity â An entity is a health plan, health care clearinghouse or health care provider who transmits health information in electronic form in connection with a HIPAA transaction. Transaction - Transactions are those actions that must be compliant with HIPAA.
The NPI Final Rule, issued in Jan 2004, has adopted the NPI number as that standard for healthcare provider identification. The NPI has replaced the UPIN (Unique Provider Identification Number) as the required identifier for all Medicare services, including health insurance claims.