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.
How to Apply for a DUNS Number. The U.S. Department of State requires that all applicants for Federal grants and cooperative agreements, with the exception of individuals, have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. The. DUNS number is a unique nine-digit identification number, provided by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)