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BASICS OF MEDICARE PROVIDER-SUPPLIER ENROLLMENT & PECOS

The products listed below were developed by CMS in an effort to educate Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) providers about important Medicare enrollment information and how to use Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) to enroll in the Medicare Program and maintain their enrollment information.

1. Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners: Protecting Your Privacy – Protecting Your Medicare Enrollment Record

This fact sheet is designed to provide education on how to ensure Medicare enrollment records are up-to-date and secure. It includes information on the actions physicians and non-physician practitioners should take to protect their Medicare enrollment information.

Suggested For: Non-Physician Practitioners/Physicians

2. The Basics of Medicare Enrollment for Institutional Providers

This fact sheet is designed to provide education on basic Medicare enrollment information and how to ensure institutional providers are qualified and eligible to enroll in the Medicare Program. It includes information on how to enroll in the Medicare Program, how to report changes, and a list of resources.

Suggested For: All Institutional Providers/Community Mental Health Centers/Home Health Agencies/Hospices/Hospitals/SNFs

3. The Basics of Medicare Enrollment for Physicians and Other Part B Suppliers

This fact sheet is designed to provide education on basic Medicare enrollment information and how to ensure physicians and other Part B suppliers are qualified and eligible to enroll in the Medicare Program. It includes information on how to enroll in the Medicare Program, how to report changes, and a list of resources.

Suggested For: Non-Physician Practitioners/Physicians/Suppliers (except DMEPOS Suppliers)

4. The Basics of Medicare Enrollment for Physicians Who Infrequently Receive Medicare Reimbursement

This fact sheet is designed to provide education on general Medicare enrollment information for those physicians who are required to enroll in Medicare for the sole purpose of certifying or ordering services for Medicare beneficiaries. It includes a list of frequently asked questions and resources.

Suggested For: Non-Physician Practitioners, Physicians

5. Medicare Enrollment Guidelines for Ordering/Referring Providers

This fact sheet is designed to provide education on the Medicare enrollment requirements for eligible ordering/referring providers. It includes information on the three basic requirements for ordering and referring and who may order and refer for Medicare Part A Home Health Agency, Part B, and DMEPOS beneficiary services.

Suggested For: Non-Physician Practitioners, Physicians

6. How to Protect Your Identity Using the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS)

This fact sheet is designed to provide education on identity protection when using Internet-based PECOS. It includes step-by-step instructions on how providers can protect their identity while using Internet-based PECOS.

Suggested For: All Medicare Providers

7. The Basics of Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners


This fact sheet is designed to provide education on how physicians and non-physician practitioners should enroll in the Medicare Program and maintain their enrollment information using Internet-based PECOS. It includes information on how to complete an enrollment application using Internet-based PECOS and a list of frequently asked questions and resources.

Suggested For: Non-Physician Practitioners/Physicians

8. The Basics of Internet-based PECOS for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers

This fact sheet is designed to provide education on how DMEPOS suppliers should enroll in the Medicare Program and maintain their enrollment information on Internet-based PECOS. It includes information on how to complete an enrollment application using Internet-based PECOS and a list of frequently asked questions and resources.

Suggested For: DMEPOS Suppliers

9. The Basics of Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) for Provider and Supplier Organizations

This fact sheet is designed to provide education on how provider and supplier organizations should enroll in the Medicare Program and maintain their enrollment information using Internet-based PECOS. It includes information on how to complete an enrollment application using Internet-based PECOS and a list of frequently asked questions and resources.

Suggested For: Provider Organizations/Supplier Organizations

10. Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) Contact Information

This fact sheet is designed to provide contact information for technical assistance with Internet-based PECOS. It includes a list of contacts and other resources.

Suggested For: All Medicare Providers

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