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rule, rather than limiting this term to physician
assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse
specialists as defined in Medicare policy manuals.
Response: We have revised this rule to refer to
individual physicians and NPPs and physician and NPP
organizations.
Comment: One commenter urges CMS to require
contractors to provide accurate and complete information to
applicants, allowing their practices to complete their
enrollment applications in an easy and efficient manner.
Response: While we appreciate this comment, this
comment is outside the scope of this proposed rule and can
not be addressed in this final rule.
Comment: One commenter urged CMS to require Medicare
contractors to communicate requests for additional
information in such a manner that the communications can be
easily tracked.
Response: We believe that this issue is outside the
scope of the proposed rule and can not be addressed in this
final rule.
Comment: One commenter urged a “timeout” on the
release of new rules and regulations surrounding the
Medicare provider enrollment process.
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