Category Archives: Revalidation

Major Improvements to the Internet-based PECOS System

Over the last year, CMS has listened to your feedback about Internet-based PECOS and made improvements to increase access to more information. PECOS is easier to use than ever with the following upgrades that are now available:

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PECOS surrogate program – how you can legally enroll on behalf of providers

Your longstanding but technically illegal habit of allowing non-physician staff to log into CMS’ web-based Provider Enrollment Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) using the physician’s username and password soon will become legal under a new surrogate program. But you must … Continue reading

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CMS Increases Enrollment Submission Window

CMS is making enrollment easier.  This has nothing to do with the 60 days you have to complete a revalidation after you receive the revalidation notice in the mail.

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PECOS – Medicare Enrollment Made Easier

I have been involved with the PECOS Power User Focus Group for about two years now.  We have been very involved with reviewing suggested updates by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Center for Program Integrity … Continue reading

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CMS National Provider Call on Revalidation

CMS will hold a National Provider Call to discuss the revalidation of Medicare provider enrollment information on October 27, 2011. Most providers and suppliers who are enrolled in the Medicare program will have to revalidate their enrollment which will be … Continue reading

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Providers with active PTANs could see revalidation letters before 2012

You could get a revalidation letter in the next two months and thus be required to submit complete revalidations within 60 days of receipt – even if your providers have a record in the Provider Enrollment Chain Ownership System (PECOS), Part … Continue reading

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