Medicare Enrollment Options
On February 9, 2010, NABP learned from the National Supplier Clearinghouse the following:

"The National Supplier Clearinghouse will notify DMEPOS suppliers who have not initiated the accreditation process or who are in the midst of accreditation process regarding their enrollment options. In short, DMEPOS suppliers who are not accredited by a CMS-approved accreditation organization will need to discontinue furnishing accredited services on or after March 1, 2010 until they are accredited. In addition, these suppliers will need to become accredited by March 1, 2010, or elect to

(1) Step-down to furnish non-accredited products and services, or
(2) Voluntary withdraw/terminate from the Medicare program.*

* Note: DMEPOS suppliers who make the business decision to voluntary withdraw/terminate from the Medicare program will need to reapply to furnish accredited services in the future."

Please contact the National Supplier Clearinghouse for more information or if you have questions

• E-mail:  James.Bossenmeyer@cms.hhs.gov
• Toll-free phone number: 1-866/238-9652 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST for customer service. The automated response system is available 24 hours a day.

Revising Medicare Enrollment Applications
A reminder that with previous accreditation deadlines, a revised paper copy of the Medicare Enrollment Application (also known as the CMS-855S Form) needed to be submitted to NSC to voluntarily terminate the NSC or Medicare billing number.

Revised CMS-855S Forms can be sent to the NSC:

DMEPOS suppliers seeking to amend their Medicare enrollment or to enroll in Medicare and begin billing for DMEPOS will need to complete the Medicare Enrollment Application (CMS 855S). See CMS or the National Supplier Clearinghouse for more information on Medicare enrollment for DMEPOS suppliers.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy^® (NABP^®) durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) accreditation program, approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is the cost-effective and reliable choice for pharmacies seeking DMEPOS accreditation. In an effort to further its mission to protect the public health, NABP sought and was approved by CMS to accredit licensed pharmacies supplying DMEPOS products. Pharmacies accredited through the NABP DMEPOS program are doing their part to help ensure that Medicare beneficiaries receive the appropriate products, services, and patient care associated with DMEPOS products, as well as positioning themselves to be able to participate in CMS’ competitive bidding process. With more than 100 years experience in pharmacy, NABP understands the complexities of modern pharmacy practice and invites pharmacies seeking DMEPOS accreditation to apply to the NABP impartial and independent accreditation program.

Products Eligible for NABP Accreditation

NABP is approved to accredit suppliers of the following DMEPOS products:

• Diabetic equipment and supplies
• Enteral and parenteral nutrients, equipment, and supplies
• Off-the-shelf, non-custom products and supplies
  • Orthotics
  • Mobility aids
  • Wound care supplies
  • Urological aids
  • Medical supplies
  • Respiratory aids
    (A complete list is included within our Frequently Asked Questions section of the Web site.)

Three Steps to DMEPOS Accreditation

Verification of Licensure

• NABP collects documentation demonstrating that the pharmacy is licensed and in good standing with the applicable board(s) of pharmacy or state regulatory agency.
• NABP verifies pharmacy and appropriate staff licenses.
• NABP thoroughly screens the applicant through the NABP Disciplinary Clearinghouse.

Confirmation of Professional Policies and Procedures

• NABP assesses the pharmacy’s policies and procedures against CMS quality standards.
• NABP assesses the pharmacy’s compliance with CMS requirements for personnel, the pharmacy, record keeping, and patient services.

On-Site Survey of the Pharmacy

• Experienced surveyors evaluate operations, inspect the pharmacy, interview staff, and verify documents.
• NABP compares the pharmacy’s written policies and procedures with its actual practices.
• CMS requires that surveys are unannounced.

• Application Instructions
• Application
• CMS Quality Standards
• Competitive Bidding
• DMEPOS Covered Drugs
• FAQ
• Fees
• Information Kit
• List of Accredited Pharmacies
• Medicare Supplier Standards
• MIPPA Fact Sheet
• Products Approved for Accreditation
• Appeals Procedure
• Archive of DMEPOS Announcements
• Contact DMEPOS Staff