I'm so sorry for you. By now your mom has likely passed, or she soon will. People can go a long time without food, but lack of hydration will take her first. If she's still alive, please call you local hospice. They can tell you that she is in a state where she is not suffering from lack of food or hydration. She is beyond that.
Applying for an NPI is free of cost and relatively easy. To apply through a secure, Web-based process, visit the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System website. Those with valid applications should receive their NPI via email within one to five business days.
As I have told my staff, application is easy and free, and you receive your number in a timely fashion. To learn more about the NPI issue, I suggest that you visit the Web site of the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov. If you want to apply for your own NPI number, go to https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Static Forward.do?forward=static.npistart. It could be a part of an exciting journey. (P)T