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NPPES API

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Overview

National Plan & Provider Enumeration System, info on healthcare providers registered in US

NPPES is a health API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Health

Questions

Does the NPPES API need an API key?

No. The NPPES API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.

Does the NPPES API support HTTPS?

Yes, the NPPES API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the NPPES API?

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