As expected, CMS was not able to disseminate the National Provider Identifier (NPI) data in a usable format, even after delaying the release multiple times. The first version of the downloadable file contained the text qualifier in the data. Also, there is no free version of the taxonomy codes. The data is only published as a PDF. Companies are forced to purchase a copy of a usable file.
It is ridiculous that the government forces companies to comply with their rules and regulations but is unable to provide the means to do so.

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