All therapists take vacation at some point. It is well deserved! Some therapists are fortunate enough to vacation outside of the United States. However, while you are in Europe, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, etc., something could be going terribly wrong back at your practice. In this article, I will answer the following questions:

With several insurance carriers (Medicare, TRICARE, Humana) implementing payment reductions in Calendar Year 2022 when services are provided in whole or in part by a physical therapist assistant (PTA) or occupational therapy assistant, I am receiving several questions regarding can PTAs and OTAs get a National Provider Identification (NPI) number and if yes, can a PTA or OTA then enroll in the Medicare program or become credentialed with private/commercial insurance carriers. In this article, I will provide the answers to these questions. QuestionCan a PTA or OTA obtain a NPI number? Answer QuestionWhat information do I need when completing the