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.
You may apply for an NPI through the NPPES as early as May 23, 2005. their NPIs by May 23, 2007. 2007, we encourage you to apply early so that you can test your systems. permanent identifier, assigned for life unless circumstances justify deactivation (e.g., fraud).