In this video, Anthony Maritato, PT, breaks down the Medicare provider number reassignment process for physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), and speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Whether you're a private practice owner hiring staff or a therapist looking to pick up PRN or contract work, this is the essential guide to understanding Medicare PTANs, reassignment rules, and how to manage your accounts through Medicare I&A, PECOS, and NPPES. Avoid the most common mistakes and protect your credentials while making sure you’re fully compliant and ready to treat Medicare beneficiaries! 🔗 Useful Links: Medicare I&A – https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/IAWeb/warning.do PECOS – https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov/pecos/login.do#headingLv1 NPPES NPI Registry – https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/ 📌 Chapters & Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Why this Medicare topic matters 0:38 – Who this video is for (employers & employees) 1:01 – Medicare I&A Account Overview 1:42 – Why you must control your own I&A account 2:25 – How to recover or create your I&A …
