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 qualify for a new Social Security Number (SSN) if your life is in danger, you're the victim of identity theft, you have a duplicate number, or you have another valid reason for wanting a new SSN. Changing your number is not easy, and this is not a decision to be taken lightly.art 2 of 4: Applying for a New Social Security Number. 1. Fill out an official application for a social security card. You can obtain this application from a local Social Security Office or by downloading it at the Social Security Administration website (http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf).