Physician Practice Specialists» PECOS Medicare

Am I in PECOS? Check Now!!!

Andrew — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:04:25 +0000

If you are questioning whether or not you are in PECOS, simply download the excel file below and do a search for your NPI number/name. This list is current as of 1/06/2011 and will be updated periodically as updated lists are provided by CMS. If you receive a referral from a physician not in PECOS, [...]

PECOS Closed March 29th-April 5th

Andrew — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:02:27 +0000

Remember that PECOS will be closed for maintenance starting today through April 5th. We confirmed that today that this should not affect any pending Medicare enrollment applications processed through PECOS prior to March 29th. We as many other organizations utilize PECOS for our provider applications and appreciate them taking the time to address some of [...]

CMS Delays Ordering/Referring PECOS Regulation Until 2011

Andrew — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:30:36 +0000

Okay so you have some breathing room but — don’t wait until the end of the year, CMS reps say.

Practices that have been struggling to make sure that their ordering/referring physicians’ national provider identifiers (NPIs) were in the PECOS system can now relax a little bit – at least until next year.

If your physician [...]

Medicare Referring Provider Documentation

Andrew — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:50:04 +0000

If you have already registered with PECOS here is the documentation from CMS providing you with the List of Providers who are also registered in PECOS. It is important to remember that a provider you refer to must also be in PECOS or you risk having your claim denied by Medicare. This is working out [...]

4/5/2010 Cut Off For PECOS Online Enrollment

Andrew — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:33:16 +0000

CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has implemented a new policy regarding payment for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. In order for a supplier to receive payment for these supplies, Medicare is verifying that the ordering/referring provider on a DMEPOS claim (1) has a current enrollment record in Medicare (i.e., the ordering/referring [...]