The NPDB - Home Page
The NPDB is a confidential information clearinghouse created by Congress to improve health care quality, protect the public, and reduce health care fraud and abuse in the U.S.
Sign in to a Self-Query Order
You must complete identity verification with ID.me to order a new Self-Query. Sign in with ID.me to get a new Self-Query or access your order. Visit Self-Query Basics to learn more.
The NPDB - Health Care Organizations Sign In
Your health care organization must be registered with the NPDB to sign in. If your organization is registered but you do not have a user account, contact your Data Bank administrator. Don't have a Data Bank administrator?
The NPDB Guidebook
The NPDB Guidebook serves as a policy manual. It is one of a number of efforts to inform the U.S. health care community and others about the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) and the requirements established by the laws governing the NPDB.
The NPDB - Self-Query Basics
The Self-Query service searches to see if the information that you provided in the Self-Query order form matches information in reports previously submitted to the NPDB. The Self-Query response shows the results of that search. Your response may show that no matching information was found in the NPDB, or it may show that information about medical malpractice payments, …
The NPDB - Querying
A query is a search for information in the NPDB regarding a health care practitioner or organization. The NPDB collects information on medical malpractice payments and certain adverse actions through reports submitted by entities eligible to report. This information is disclosed to entities eligible to query. Organizations must be registered with the NPDB and …
What You Must Report to the NPDB
What You Must Report to the NPDB The NPDB collects information and maintains reports on the following: Medical malpractice payments Federal and state licensure and certification actions Adverse clinical privileges actions Adverse professional society membership actions Negative actions or findings by private accreditation organizations and peer review organizations Health …
How can I receive my Self-Query response faster?
How can I receive my Self-Query response faster? A digitally certified Self-Query response is the most secure and fastest way to receive a Self-Query. A digitally certified Self-Query is usually available within minutes, as opposed to a mailed paper Self-Query, which costs more and may take 10 business days for U.S. Certified First-Class Mail to reach your address. Other …
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The NPDB - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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