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.
All incoming Vanderbilt House Staff need to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) by July 1st. We strongly advise that you apply for the NPI number no later than April 15st to ensure that you receive a number before July 1st . A US issued Social Security Number (SSN) or US issued Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is usually required to obtain an NPI.