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.
This section identifies the reason the health care provider is submitting this form. (Required) 1. Initial Application If applying for a NPI for the first time check box #1, and complete appropriate sections as indicated in Section 1B for your entity type. 2. Change of Information If changing information, check box #2, write your NPI in the space provided.