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NPPES NPI Registry

The NPPES API provides a real-time alternative to accessing NPPES public data, allowing users to retrieve detailed information about healthcare providers using their National Provider Identifier (NPI). Unlike the traditional method of batch downloads, this API facilitates faster and more efficient queries for provider data. The API currently operates with version 2.1, enhancing accessibility and ease of use.

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Verified 4 days ago: 100% uptime

API key

Unconfirmed

HTTPS

Supported

Browser calls

No, needs a proxy

Status

Live · 98/100

What our checks found

Health score
98/100
Reliability
100%
Average latency
1294ms

Last checked 2026-09-18. Measured independently, not self-reported by the provider.

How to call it

A starting template for NPPES NPI Registry. Replace ENDPOINT with the path from the official documentation, which we link above rather than guess at.

# Authentication requirement is unconfirmed. Check the documentation before relying on this.
curl -s "https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/ENDPOINT" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Accept: application/json"

This API does not send CORS headers, so a browser will block a direct call from your front end. Call it from your server, or put a small proxy in front of it.

Where this listing comes from

Aggregated from one public source (freepublicapis), then normalised and checked by us. If something here is wrong, tell us and we will correct it.

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NPPES NPI Registry — common questions

Answered from what our own scheduled checks found, not from the provider's marketing.

Is NPPES NPI Registry free to use?

NPPES NPI Registry is listed in our free catalogue, but it requires some form of authentication, so you will need to register before your first call. Providers frequently reserve higher limits and commercial use for paid plans.

Does NPPES NPI Registry need an API key?

NPPES NPI Registry requires some form of authentication. Check the provider's documentation for which scheme it expects.

Can I call NPPES NPI Registry from browser JavaScript?

Not directly. NPPES NPI Registry did not return CORS headers when we checked, so the browser will block your page from reading the response even though the request itself succeeds. Call it from a server, or put a small proxy in front of it.

Is NPPES NPI Registry still working?

Yes, as of 2026-09-18. Our automated check reached NPPES NPI Registry and recorded a 100% reliability score with a median response time of 1294 ms. We re-check on a schedule, and this page updates with the result.

Is NPPES NPI Registry available over HTTPS?

Yes. NPPES NPI Registry serves over HTTPS, so you can call it from a secure page without triggering a mixed-content block.