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.
Application Fee Waiver - Freshman Applicants. To be considered for an application fee waiver, you must be currently enrolled in high school and submit an NIU Application Fee Waiver Form (.pdf). You may also have a letter from your high school counselor or social worker submitted which states that you meet the criteria listed on the NIU application fee waiver form.