This information
collection request (ICR) is approved as submitted for an
abbreviated period of 2 years. OMB notes that CMS recently proposed
revisions to this collection as part of a proposed rule governing
the provider enrollment process. CMS will consider comments
received and will resubmit this ICR for review consistent with the
final rule on provider enrollment.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2005
06/30/2005
06/30/2003
274,000
0
274,000
642,000
0
642,000
0
0
0
This information is needed to enroll
providers and suppliers into the Medicare program by identifying
them, and verifying their qualifications and eligibility to
participate in Medicare, and to price and pay their
claims.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.