Form CMS-855(S) Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Enrollment A

MEDICARE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics,
and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers

CMS-855S
See Page 1 to determine if you are completing the correct application.
See Page 3 for information on where to mail this application.
See Page 35 for a list of supporting documents that must be submitted
with this application.
see Page 36 for A Link to the list of the DMEPOS supplier Standards. Every
applicant must meet and maintain these enrollment standards.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

Form Approved
OMB No. 0938-1056

who should submit this application
Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) can apply for
enrollment in the Medicare program or make a change in their enrollment information using either:
• The Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS), or
• The paper enrollment application process (e.g., CMS 855S).

For additional information regarding the Medicare enrollment process, including Internet-based PECOS, go
to http://www.cms.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll.
DMEPOS suppliers who are enrolled in the Medicare program, but have not submitted the CMS 855S
since 2005, are required to submit a Medicare enrollment application (i.e., Internet-based PECOS or the
CMS 855S) as an initial application when reporting a change for the first time.

The following types of DMEPOS suppliers must complete this application to initiate the enrollment process:
• Pharmacy
• Ambulatory Surgical Center
• Medical Supply Company
• Department Store
• Nursing Facility (other)
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Physician, including
• Grocery Store
Optometrist
• Optician
• Home Health Agency
• Prosthetics Personnel
• Orthotics Personnel
• Hospital
• Prosthetic/Orthotic Personnel
• Indian Health Service
• Oxygen and/or Oxygen
• Rehabilitation Agency
Related Equipment Supplier
• Intermediate Care Nursing
• Pedorthic Personnel
• Skilled Nursing Facility
Facility
If your DMEPOS supplier type is not listed, contact the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) before
you submit your application.
Complete this application if you plan to bill Medicare for DMEPOS and you are:
• Enrolling in Medicare for the first time as a DMEPOS supplier.

• Currently enrolled in Medicare as a DMEPOS supplier and need to report changes to your business,
other than enrolling a new business location (e.g., you are adding, deleting, or changing existing
information under this Medicare supplier billing number). Changes must be reported within 30 days of
the effective date of the change.

• Currently enrolled in Medicare as a DMEPOS supplier but need to enroll a new business location.
This is to add a new location to an organization with a tax identification number already listed with the
NSC. (This differs from changing information on an already existing location.)
• Currently enrolled in Medicare as a DMEPOS supplier and have been asked to revalidate your
information. This includes situations where you have been asked to attest that your organization is still
eligible to receive Medicare payments.
• Reactivating your Medicare DMEPOS supplier billing number.

• Voluntarily terminating your Medicare DMEPOS supplier billing number.

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billing number information
The Medicare Identification Number, often referred to as a Medicare supplier number, is a generic term
for any number other than the National Provider Identifier (NPI) that is used by a supplier to bill the
Medicare program.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is the standard unique health identifier for health care providers
and is assigned by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). As a new Medicare
DMEPOS supplier, you must obtain an NPI and submit it with this application prior to enrolling
in Medicare or before submitting a change to your existing Medicare enrollment information.
Applying for the NPI is a process separate from Medicare enrollment. To obtain an NPI, you may apply
online at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov. For more information about NPI enumeration, visit www.cms.gov/
NationalProvIdentStand.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING and submitting THIS APPLICATION
• Type or print all information so that it is legible. Do not use pencil.
• Attach all supporting documentation.
• Keep a copy of your completed Medicare enrollment package for your own records and for updating
your information.

AVOID DELAYS IN YOUR ENROLLMENT
To avoid delays in the initial enrollment process, you should:
• Complete all required sections as shown in section 1B;
• Complete section 6 for all authorized and delegated officials listed in sections 15 and 16;
• List a managing employee for each location;
• Enter your NPI in the applicable sections;
• Include the EFT agreement with your enrollment application; and
• Respond timely to development/information requests.

Additional information and reasons for enrollment processing delays can be found on the NSC website at
www.palmettogba.com/nsc.

obtaining medicare approval
The usual process for becoming a Medicare DMEPOS supplier is as follows:
1. The applicant completes and submits an enrollment application (CMS-855S) and all supporting
documentation to the NSC.
2. The NSC reviews the application and conducts a site visit to verify compliance with the supplier
standards found at 42 C.F.R. 424.57, 424.58, and 42 C.F.R. 424.500–565.
3. After completing its review, the NSC notifies the applicant in writing about its enrollment decision.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information regarding the Medicare enrollment process, visit:
www.cms.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll

The NSC may request, at any time during the enrollment process, documentation to support or validate
information reported on the application. You are responsible for providing this documentation in a
timely manner.

The information you provide on this form will not be shared. It is considered to be protected under 5
U.S.C. Section 552(b)(4) and/or (b)(6), respectively. For more information, see the last page for the Privacy
Act Statement.

MAIL YOur APPLICATION
The NSC is responsible for processing your enrollment application.
National Supplier Clearinghouse
Post Office Box 100142
Columbia, SC 29202-3142
Phone: 1-866-238-9652
Web: www.palmettogba.com/nsc

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Overnight Mailing Address:
National Supplier Clearinghouse
Palmetto GBA* AG-495
2300 Springdale Drive, Bldg. 1
Camden, SC 29020

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SECTION 1: basic information
This section captures information regarding the reason you are submitting this application. Read this
section in full prior to indicating the reason for submission on page 5.

NEW ENROLLEES
You are considered a new enrollee if you are:
• Enrolling in the Medicare program as a DMEPOS supplier for the first time under this tax
identification number.
• Enrolling in the Medicare program as a DMEPOS supplier but have a new tax identification number.
If you are reporting a change to your tax identification number, you must complete a new CMS 855S
enrollment application.
• A currently enrolled DMEPOS supplier that has come under new ownership.
(Note: New owners of existing DMEPOS suppliers must submit a dated bill of sale with an effective
date of the new ownership.)
• Enrolling a new location with a tax identification number not previously enrolled with the NSC.

EXISTING MEDICARE DMEPOS SUPPLIERS
Adding a New Location

If you are currently enrolled as a Medicare DMEPOS supplier and are applying to enroll a new business
location using a tax identification number that is already enrolled with the NSC, you will need to complete
only the required sections listed in Section 1B of this CMS-855S application for the new location.
Reactivation

If your Medicare DMEPOS supplier billing number was deactivated, you may be required to either submit
an updated CMS-855S or certify to the accuracy of your enrollment information currently on file with the
NSC in order to reactivate billing privileges. (This differs from reenrollment: the NSC will contact you
when you need to reenroll.) You must also meet all current requirements for your supplier type, regardless
of how you were previously enrolled in the program.
Revalidation

If you have been contacted by the NSC to revalidate your Medicare enrollment, you will be required to
either submit an updated enrollment application or certify to the accuracy of the enrollment information
currently on file with the NSC. Do not submit this application until you have been contacted by the NSC.
Voluntary Termination

If you will no longer provide DMEPOS items or services to Medicare beneficiaries, you should voluntarily
terminate your enrollment in the Medicare program as a DMEPOS supplier.
Change of Information Other Than Adding a New Location

If you are adding, deleting, or changing information under your current Medicare supplier billing number. Any
change to your existing enrollment data must be reported within 30 days of the effective date of the change.

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SECTION 1: basic information
A. Provide the two-letter State Code (e.g., TX for Texas) where your business is located

B. Check one box and provide the necessary information where requested

DMEPOS suppliers must furnish their Medicare Identification Number, often referred to as a supplier
number, and their NPI below. Note: Unless enrolling as a sole proprietorship with multiple locations, each
enrolled supplier of DMEPOS must obtain an NPI for each practice location.
However, if the applicant is the sole owner of more than one incorporated DMEPOS supplier location
(i.e., a sole proprietor with multiple locations) only one NPI will be issued.
Medicare Identification Number (if issued)

NPI

You are a new enrollee in Medicare or are enrolling a
new location with a tax identification number not
Complete all applicable sections
previously enrolled with the NSC
You are adding a new business location using a tax
identification number already enrolled with the NSC

1A, 1B, 2, 4, 6 (for managing/directing
employee only), 12, 13, 15, 16 (if
applicable)

You are reactivating your Medicare Supplier
Billing Number

Complete all applicable sections

You are revalidating your Medicare enrollment
You are voluntarily terminating your Medicare
enrollment.
Effective date of termination: ____________________
You are changing your Medicare information

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Complete all applicable sections

1B, 4A (page 15 only), 13, and
either 15 or 16

Go to Section 1C

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SECTION 1: basic information (Continued)
C. Check the item(s) listed that is changing and complete the applicable sections
MARK ALL THAT APPLY

Supplier Type
(submit licensure if applicable)

Products and Services
(submit accreditation if applicable)

REQUIRED SECTIONS

1C, 2 (complete 2A1 and those data elements that are
changing), 3, 13, and either 15 (if you are the authorized
official) or 16 (if you are the delegated official), and 6 for
the signer if that authorized or delegated official has not been
established for this DMEPOS supplier.

Accreditation Information

1C, 2A1, 2G, 3, 13, and either 15 (if you are the authorized
official), or 16 (if you are the delegated official), and 6 for
the signer if that authorized or delegated official has not been
established for this DMEPOS supplier.

Surety Bond Information

1C, 2A1, 3, 12, 13, and either 15 (if you are the authorized
official), or 16 (if you are the delegated official), and 6 for
the signer if that authorized or delegated official has not been
established for this DMEPOS supplier.

Final Adverse Actions/Convictions

1C, 2A1, 3, 13, and either 15 (if you are the authorized
official) or 16 (if you are the delegated official), and 6 for
the signer if that authorized or delegated official has not been
established for this DMEPOS supplier.

Current Business Location

1C, 2A1, 3, 4, 12, 13, and either 15 (if you are the authorized
official) or 16 (if you are the delegated official), and 6 for
the signer if that authorized or delegated official has not been
established for this DMEPOS supplier.

Ownership and/or Managing
Control Information (Organizations)

1C, 2A1, 3, 5, 13, and either 15 (if you are the authorized
official) or 16 (if you are the delegated official), and 6 for
the signer if that authorized or delegated official has not been
established for this DMEPOS supplier.

Ownership and/or Managing
Control Information (Individuals)

1C, 2A1, 3, 6, 13, and either 15 (if you are the authorized
official) or 16 (if you are the delegated official), and 6 for
the signer if that authorized or delegated official has not been
established for this DMEPOS supplier.

Billing Agency Information

1, 2A1, 3, 8 (complete only those data elements that are
changing), 13, and either 15 (if you are the authorized official)
or 16 (if you are the delegated official), and 6 for the signer if
that authorized or delegated official has not been established
for this DMEPOS supplier.

Authorized Official

1C, 2A1, 3, 6, 13 and 15

Delegated Official

1C, 2A1, 3, 6, 13, 15 and 16

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SECTION 2: Identifying Information
SECTION 2A1 INSTRUCTIONS
A. Supplier Identification
All applicants new to Medicare or suppliers that are making changes to their Medicare information
must complete this section. DO NOT PROVIDE BILLING AGENT INFORMATION HERE.
1. Where should we mail your 1099?
Organizational Suppliers (e.g., Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs, Sub-Chapter S)

If you are an organizational supplier, furnish the supplier’s legal name (as reported to the IRS) and
TIN. Furnish 1099 mailing address information where indicated. A copy of the IRS CP-575 or other
correspondence issued by the IRS showing the TIN for this business MUST be submitted.
Complete only item A on this page.
Sole Proprietors

If you are a sole proprietor (only owner of a business that is not incorporated) list your Social Security
Number (SSN) and the full legal name associated with the SSN as reported to the IRS in the appropriate
fields. If you want your Medicare payments reported under your Employer Identification Number (EIN)
furnish it in the appropriate space below. Furnish 1099 mailing address information where indicated.
Complete only item B on this page.
NOTE: Sole Proprietors: If you furnish an EIN in Section B, payment will be made to your EIN. If

you do not furnish an EIN in Section B, payment will be made to your SSN. You can not use both an
SSN and EIN. You can only use one number to bill Medicare. If furnishing an EIN, a copy of the IRS
CP-575 or other correspondence issued by the IRS showing the EIN for this business MUST
be submitted.

A. Organizational Suppliers (e.g., Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs, Sub-Chapter S)
Legal Name as Reported to the IRS

Tax Identification Number

1099 Mailing Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Former Tax Identification Number (if changed)

1099 Mailing Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

Medicaid Number (if applicable)

1099 Mailing Address City

1099 Mailing Address State

1099 Mailing Address ZIP Code + 4

B. Sole Proprietors
Social Security Number

Full Legal Name Associated with this Social Security Number

Employer Identification Number

1099 Mailing Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Former Tax Identification Number (if changed)

1099 Mailing Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

Medicaid Number (if applicable)

1099 Mailing Address City

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1099 Mailing Address State

1099 Mailing Address ZIP Code + 4

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SECTION 2: Identifying Information (Continued)
C. Identify how your business is registered with the IRS. (Note: If your business is a Federal and/or
State government provider or supplier indicate “Non-Profit” below):
Proprietary

Non-Profit

Note: If a checkbox indicating Proprietaryship or non-profit status is not completed, the provider/supplier

will be defaulted to “Proprietary.”

2. Where should correspondence be mailed?

This is the address to which correspondence will be sent to you by the NSC and/or the DME MAC.
Business Location Name (NOT your billing agent, staffing company, or managing organization)

Mailing Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Mailing Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

State

Telephone Number

Fax Number (if applicable)

ZIP Code + 4

E-mail Address (if applicable)

3. Where should we mail your revalidation request package if different from Section 2A2
(correspondence address) above?

This is the address to which the NSC will send your reenrollment request package.
Business Location Name (NOT your billing agent, staffing company, or managing organization)

Mailing Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Mailing Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

State

Telephone Number

Fax Number (if applicable)

ZIP Code + 4

E-mail Address (if applicable)

4. Is this supplier currently enrolled in the Medicare program other than as a DMEPOS supplier?
YES

NO

If yes, please provide the following for each enrolled supplier:
Medicare Contractor Name

Provider/Supplier Type

NPI

5. Is this supplier an Indian Health Facility?
YES

NO

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SECTION 2: Identifying Information (Continued)
B. Type of Supplier
The supplier must meet all Medicare requirements for the DMEPOS supplier type checked. Any specialty
personnel including, but not limited to, Respiratory Therapists, and Orthotics/Prosthetics personnel, must
have current licensure as applicable to the specialty supplier type checked as well as for products and
services checked in section 2D.
Check all that apply:

Ambulatory Surgical Center
Department Store
Grocery Store
Home Health Agency
Hospital
Indian Health Service
Intermediate Care Nursing Facility
Medical Supply Company
Medical Supply Company
with Orthotics Personnel
Medical Supply Company
with Pedorthic Personnel
Medical Supply Company
with Prosthetics Personnel
Medical Supply Company
with Prosthetic and Orthotic Personnel
Medical Supply Company
with Registered Pharmacist
Medical Supply Company
with Respiratory Therapist

Nursing Facility (other)
Occularists
Occupational Therapist
Optician
Orthotics Personnel
Oxygen and/or Oxygen Related Equipment
Supplier
Pedorthic Personnel
Pharmacy
Physical Therapist
Physician/Dentist
Physician, other than Optometrist or Dentist
Physician/Optometrist
Prosthetics Personnel
Prosthetic and Orthotic Personnel
Rehabilitation Agency
Skilled Nursing Facility
Other__________________________________

C. Non-Accredited Products
Check all that apply.

Epoetin
Immunosuppressive Drugs
Infusion Drugs
Nebulizer Drugs
Oral Anticancer Drugs
Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics)
Check here if the supplier does not furnish any of the products and/or services listed in Section 2D
and provides one or more of the products shown below. If checked, skip Section 2D and continue to
Section 2E (Liability Insurance Information).
If you are adding/changing any supplies for which you plan to bill, you must notify the NSC. Consistent
with 42 CFR § 424.57 (c)(2), a supplier has not made or caused to be made, any false statement or
misrepresentation of a material fact on its application for billing privileges. (The supplier must provide
complete and accurate information in response to questions on its application for billing privileges. The
supplier must report to CMS any changes in information supplied on the application within 30 days of the
change.) Failure to do so could result in revocation and/or overpayment collection.
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SECTION 2: Identifying Information (Continued)
D. Products and Services to be Furnished by this Supplier
Check all that apply. If you are adding/changing any supplies for which you plan to bill, you must notify
the NSC. Consistent with 42 CFR § 424.57 (c)(2), a supplier has not made or caused to be made, any false
statement or misrepresentation of a material fact on its application for billing privileges. (The supplier must
provide complete and accurate information in response to questions on its application for billing privileges.
The supplier must report to CMS any changes in information supplied on the application within 30 days of
the change.) Failure to do so could result in revocation and/or overpayment collection.
If you are unsure of the licensure and/or certification and/or accreditation requirements for your product(s),
services(s), and/or State, check the NSC website at www.palmettogba.com/nsc. Failure to attach applicable
licensure and/or certification could result in denial or revocation of your Medicare billing number and/or
overpayment collection.

Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) and/or Supplies
Blood Glucose Monitors and/or Supplies (mail order)
Blood Glucose Monitors and/or Supplies (non-mail order)
Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories
Canes and/or Crutches
Cochlear Implants
Commodes/Urinals/Bedpans
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Devices
and/or Supplies
Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint
Diabetic Shoes/Inserts
Diabetic Shoes/Inserts—Custom
Enteral Nutrients
Enteral Equipment and/or Supplies
External Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies
Facial Prostheses
Gastric Suction Pumps
Heat & Cold Applications
Hemodialysis Equipment and/or Supplies
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO)
Devices and/or Supplies
Home Dialysis Equipment and/or Supplies
Hospital Beds—Electric
Hospital Beds—Manual
Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies
Infrared Heating Pad Systems and/or Supplies
Insulin Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Devices
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Devices
Limb Prostheses
Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices
Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps and/or Supplies
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulators (NMES) and/
or Supplies
Neurostimulators and/or Supplies
Ocular Prostheses
Orthoses: Custom Fabricated
Orthoses: Prefabricated (non-custom fabricated)
Orthoses: Off-the-Shelf
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Osteogenesis Stimulators
Ostomy Supplies
Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies
Parenteral Nutrients
Parenteral Equipment and/or Supplies
Patient Lifts
Penile Pumps
Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies
Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters)
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses
Respiratory Assist Devices
Respiratory Suction Pumps
Seat Lift Mechanisms
Somatic Prostheses
Speech Generating Devices
Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/
Mattresses/Overlays/Pads
Surgical Dressings
Tracheostomy Supplies
Traction Equipment
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS)
and/or Supplies
Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies
Urological Supplies
Ventilators Accessories and/or Supplies
Voice Prosthetics
Walkers
Wheelchair Seating/Cushions
Wheelchairs—Complex Rehabilitative Manual
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs—Complex Rehabilitative Manual
Wheelchair Related Accessories
Wheelchairs—Complex Rehabilitative Power
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs—Complex Rehabilitative Power
Wheelchair Related Accessories
Wheelchairs—Standard Manual
Wheelchairs—Standard Manual Related Accessories
Wheelchairs—Standard Power
Wheelchairs—Standard Power Related Accessories
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E. Comprehensive Liability Insurance Information
Consistent with DMEPOS supplier standards found in 42 CFR § 424.57(c)(10), all DMEPOS suppliers
enrolling in Medicare must have a comprehensive liability insurance policy in the amount of at least
$300,000. The NSC must be listed on the policy as a Certificate Holder. The insurance policy must
remain in force at all times and provide coverage of at least $300,000 per incident. Failure to maintain
the required insurance at all times will result in revocation of the Medicare supplier billing number,
retroactive to the date the insurance lapsed.
Malpractice insurance policies do not demonstrate compliance with this requirement.

All DMEPOS suppliers must have comprehensive liability insurance and must submit a complete copy
of their liability insurance policy or evidence of self-insurance with this application. You must provide the
name and telephone number for both your insurance agent and your underwriter. The underwriter is with the
company providing your insurance coverage. This contact information is necessary for the NSC to verify
your policy. We will not verify this information with your insurance agent.
Name of Insurance Company

Insurance Policy Number

Date Policy Issued (mm/dd/yyyy)

Insurance Agent’s First Name

Middle Initial

Agent’s Telephone Number

Agent’s Fax Number (if applicable)

Underwriter’s Agent’s First Name

Middle Initial

Underwriter’s Telephone Number

Underwriter’s Fax Number (if applicable) Underwriter’s E-mail Address (if applicable)

Last Name

Last Name

Expiration Date of Policy (mm/dd/yyyy)

Jr., Sr., etc.

Agent’s E-mail Address (if applicable)

Jr., Sr., etc.

Is the insurance agent also the underwriter for this policy?
Yes (Submit written proof from the insurance company attesting the agent is also the underwriter.)
No

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SECTION 2: Identifying Information (Continued)
F. Organizational Structure
Identify the type of organizational structure for this supplier (Check one):
Not Publically Traded Corporation (regardless of whether supplier is “for-profit” or “non-profit”)
Publically Traded Corporation (regardless of whether supplier is “for-profit” or “non-profit”)
Partnership (“general” or “limited”)
Sole Proprietor/Sole Proprietorship
Other (Specify) ________________________________
G. Accreditation Information
Note: Copy and complete this section if more than one accreditation needs to be reported.

Check one of the following and furnish any additional information as requested:
The enrolling supplier is accredited.
The enrolling supplier is exempt from accreditation requirements.
Name of Accrediting Organization

Effective Date of Current Accreditation (mm/dd/yyyy)

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SECTION 3: Final Adverse Legal ActionS/CONVICTIONS
This section captures information regarding final adverse legal actions, such as convictions, exclusions, revocations, and suspensions. All final adverse legal actions must be reported, regardless of whether any records
were expunged or any appeals are pending.
Convictions

1. The DMEPOS supplier, or any owner of the DMEPOS supplier was, within the last 10 years preceding
enrollment or revalidation of enrollment, convicted of a Federal or State felony offense that CMS has
determined to be detrimental to the best interests of the program and its beneficiaries. Offenses include:
• Felony crimes against persons and other similar crimes for which the individual was convicted,
including guilty pleas and adjudicated pre-trial diversions; financial crimes, such as extortion,
embezzlement, income tax evasion, insurance fraud and other similar crimes for which the
individual was convicted, including guilty pleas and adjudicated pre-trial diversions; any felony
that placed the Medicare program or its beneficiaries at immediate risk (such as a malpractice suit
that results in a conviction of criminal neglect or misconduct); and any felonies that would result in
a mandatory exclusion under Section 1128(a) of the Social Security Act.
2. Any misdemeanor conviction, under Federal or State law, related to: (a) the delivery of an item or
service under Medicare or a State health care program, or (b) the abuse or neglect of a patient in
connection with the delivery of a health care item or service.

3. Any misdemeanor conviction, under Federal or State law, related to theft, fraud, embezzlement, breach
of fiduciary duty, or other financial misconduct in connection with the delivery of a health care item
or service.
4. Any felony or misdemeanor conviction, under Federal or State law, relating to the interference with or
obstruction of any investigation into any criminal offense described in 42 C.F.R. Section 1001.101 or
1001.201.
5. Any felony or misdemeanor conviction, under Federal or State law, relating to the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, prescription, or dispensing of a controlled substance.
Exclusions, Revocations, or Suspensions

1. Any revocation or suspension of a license to provide health care by any State licensing authority. This
includes the surrender of such a license while a formal disciplinary proceeding was pending before a
State licensing authority.
2. Any revocation or suspension of accreditation.

3. Any suspension or exclusion from participation in, or any sanction imposed by, a Federal or
State health care program, or any debarment from participation in any Federal Executive Branch
procurement or non-procurement program.
4. Any current Medicare payment suspension under any Medicare billing number.
5. Any Medicare revocation of any Medicare billing number.

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SECTION 3: Final Adverse Legal ACTIONS/CONVICTIONS (Continued)
FINAL ADVERSE legal ACTION HISTORY
1. Have you or your organization, under any current or former name or business identity, ever had a final
adverse legal action listed on page 13 of this application imposed against you/it?
YES–Continue Below

NO–Skip to Section 4

2. If yes, report each final adverse legal action, when it occurred, the Federal or State agency or the court/
administrative body that imposed the action, and the resolution, if any.
Attach a copy of the final legal adverse action documentation(s) and resolution(s).

Final Adverse legal Action

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Date

Taken By

Resolution

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SECTION 4: CURRENT BUSINESS LOCATION
A. BUSINESS LOCATION INFORMATION
This section captures information regarding your business location.
• A separate application must be submitted for each physical business location that intends to bill
Medicare for items sold to Medicare beneficiaries from that location. Locations that serve only as
warehouses or repair facilities should not be reported.
• The address must be a specific street address as recorded by the United States Postal Service. Do not
furnish a P.O. Box. If you are in a hospital and/or other health care facility and you provide services to
patients at that facility, furnish the name and address of the hospital or facility.
• A change to the business location address requires submission of professional and business licenses for
the new address, and proof of insurance covering the new address.
NOTE: You must separately enroll each Medicare DMEPOS supplier business location.
If you are making a change in this section, please check the box and list effective date below.

CHANGE

DATE

(mm/dd/yyyy) _______________________________

Business Location Name/Doing Business As Name (NOT your billing agent, staffing company, or managing organization)

Business Location Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Business Location Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

State

Telephone Number

Fax Number (if applicable)

ZIP Code + 4

E-mail Address (if applicable)

Date this Business Started at this Location (mm/dd/yyyy) Date this Business Terminated at this Location (if applicable)
(mm/dd/yyyy)

List your posted hours of operation as shown at your business location.
Monday

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Total Hours

Available to the Public

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SECTION 4: CURRENT BUSINESS LOCATION (Continued)
Select the State(s)/Territory(ies) where the majority of claims for this location will be submitted. Claims
submissions are based on where the Medicare beneficiary resides.
Jurisdiction A:

Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maine

Jurisdiction B:

Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky

Jurisdiction C:

Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana

Jurisdiction D:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Iowa

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Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey

New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont

Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio

Wisconsin

Mississippi
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Puerto Rico
South Carolina

Tennessee
Texas
Virgin Islands
Virginia
West Virginia

Kansas
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Dakota
Oregon

South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Northern Mariana Islands
American Samoa

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SECTION 4: CURRENT BUSINESS LOCATION (Continued)
B. Where Do You Want Remittance Notices or Special Payments Sent?
Medicare will issue payments via electronic funds transfer (EFT). Since payment will be made by EFT,
the “special payments” address below should indicate where all other payment information (e.g., remittance
notices, special payments) should be sent.
NOTE: If you are a new enrollee or are adding a new business location, you must submit an EFT

Authorization Agreement (CMS-588) with this application.

If you are reenrolling and/or making changes to your current EFT Authorization Agreement (CMS-588),
contact your DME MAC. DME MAC contact information can be found at www.palmettogba.com/nsc.
If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

“Special Payments” address is the same as the business location in Section 4A. Skip to Section 4C.
“Special Payments” address is different than that listed in Section 4A. Provide address below.
NOTE: Payment will be made in the supplier’s “legal business name” shown in Section 2A1.
“Special Payments” Address Line 1 (PO Box or Street Name and Number)

“Special Payments” Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

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State

ZIP Code + 4

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SECTION 4: CURRENT BUSINESS LOCATION (Continued)
C. Where Do You Keep Medicare Beneficiary Medical Records?
If the Medicare beneficiaries’ medical records are stored at a location other than the location shown in
Section 4A, complete this section with the name and address of the storage location. This includes the
records for both current and former Medicare beneficiaries.

Post office boxes and drop boxes are not acceptable as physical addresses where Medicare beneficiaries’
records are maintained. The records must be the supplier’s records, not the records of another supplier. If
all records are stored at the business location reported in Section 4A, please indicate below.
If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
First Medical Record Storage Facility (for current and former Medicare beneficiaries)
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Records are stored at the business location reported in Section 4A.
Storage Facility Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Storage Facility Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

State

ZIP Code + 4

Second Medical Record Storage Facility (for current and former Medicare beneficiaries)
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Storage Facility Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Storage Facility Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

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State

ZIP Code + 4

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SECTION 5: OWNERSHIP INTEREST AND/OR MANAGING CONTROL INFORMATION
(ORGANIZATIONS)
NOTE: Only report organizations in this section. Individuals must be reported in Section 6.

Complete this section with information about all organizations that have 5 percent or more (direct or indirect)
ownership interest of, any partnership interest in, and/or managing control of, the supplier identified in
Section 4A, as well as any information on final adverse actions that have been imposed against that
organization. For examples of organizations that should be reported in this section, you should visit the
following Web site: www.cms.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll. If there is more than one organization,
copy and complete this section for each.

MANAGING CONTROL (ORGANIZATIONS)
Any organization that exercises operational or managerial control over the DMEPOS supplier, or conducts
the day-to-day operations of the DMEPOS supplier, is a managing organization and must be reported. The
organization need not have an ownership interest in the DMEPOS supplier in order to qualify as a managing
organization. For instance, it could be a management services organization under contract with the DMEPOS
supplier to furnish management services for this business location.

SPECIAL TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS
Governmental/Tribal Organizations:

If a Federal, State, county, city or other level of government, or an Indian tribe, will be legally and
financially responsible for Medicare payments received (including any potential overpayments), the name
of that government or Indian tribe should be reported as an owner. The DMEPOS supplier must submit a
letter on the letterhead of the responsible government (e.g., government agency) or tribal organization that
attests that the government or tribal organization will be legally and financially responsible in the event
that there is any outstanding debt owed to CMS. This letter must be signed by an appointed or elected
official of the government or tribal organization who has the authority to legally and financially bind the
government or tribal organization to the laws, regulations, and program instructions of Medicare.
Indian Health Service Facilities:

Special rules concerning insurance and licenses apply. Contact the NSC concerning these rules.

Non-Profit, Charitable and Religious Organizations:

Many non-profit organizations are charitable or religious in nature, and are operated and/or managed by a
Board of Trustees or other governing body. The actual name of the Board of Trustees or other governing
body should be reported in this section. While the organization should be listed in Section 5, individual
board members should be listed in Section 6. Each non-profit organization should submit a copy of a
501(c)(3) document verifying its non-profit status.
All organizations that have any of the following must be reported:
• 5 percent or more ownership of the DMEPOS supplier,
• Managing control of the DMEPOS supplier, or
• A partnership interest in the DMEPOS supplier, regardless of the percentage of ownership the partner has.

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SECTION 5: OWNERSHIP INTEREST AND/OR MANAGING CONTROL INFORMATION
(ORGANIZATIONS) (Continued)
Owning/Managing organizations are generally one of the following types:
• Corporations (including non-profit corporations)
• Partnerships and Limited Partnerships (as indicated above)
• Limited Liability Companies
• Charitable and/or Religious organizations, or
• Governmental and/or Tribal organizations
If there is more than one organization, copy and complete this section for each.
A. ORGANIZATION WITH OWNERSHIP INTEREST AND/OR MANAGING CONTROL—
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Not Applicable
If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Check all that apply:
5 Percent or More Ownership Interest

Partner

Managing Control

Legal Business Name as Reported to the Internal Revenue Service

“Doing Business As” Name (if applicable)

Business Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Business Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

State

ZIP Code + 4

Tax Identification Number (Required)

Medicare Identification Number(s) (if issued)

NPI (if issued)

What is the effective date this owner acquired ownership of the supplier identified in Section 2A1 of this
application? (mm/dd/yyyy) ________________________________
What is the effective date this organization acquired managing control of the supplier identified in
Section 2A1 of this application? (mm/dd/yyyy) ________________________________
NOTE: Furnish both dates if applicable.
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SECTION 5: OWNERSHIP INTEREST AND/OR MANAGING CONTROL INFORMATION
(ORGANIZATIONS) (Continued)
B. FINAL ADVERSE LEGAL ACTION HISTORY
If you are reporting a change to existing information, check “Change,” provide the effective date of the
change, and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
Change

Effective Date:__________________________

1. Has this organization in Section 5A above, under any current or former name or business identity, ever
had a final adverse legal action listed on page 13 of this application imposed against it?

YES – Continue Below

NO – Skip to Section 6

2. If YES, report each final adverse legal action, when it occurred, the Federal or State agency or the
court/administrative body that imposed the action, and the resolution.
Attach a copy of the final adverse legal action documentation and resolution.

Final Adverse Legal Action

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Date

Taken By

Resolution

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SECTION 6: OWNERSHIP INTEREST AND/OR MANAGING CONTROL INFORMATION
(INDIVIDUALS)
NOTE: Only individuals should be reported in Section 6. Organizations must be reported in Section 5. For

more information on “direct” and “indirect” owners, go to cms.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll.

The supplier MUST have at least ONE owner and ONE managing employee.
NOTE: An owner may also be the managing employee.

The following individuals must be reported in Section 6A:
• All persons who have a 5 percent or greater ownership (direct or indirect) interest in the
DMEPOS supplier.
• If (and only if) the DMEPOS supplier is a corporation (whether for-profit or non-profit), all officers
and directors of the DMEPOS supplier.
• All managing employees of the DMEPOS supplier.
• All individuals with a partnership interest in the DMEPOS supplier, regardless of the percentage of
ownership the partner has; and
• Authorized and delegated officials.
Example: A supplier is 100 percent owned by Company C, which itself is 100 percent owned by

Individual D. Assume that Company C is reported in Section 5A as an owner of the supplier. Assume
further that Individual D, as an indirect owner of the supplier, is reported in Section 6A1. Based on this
example, the suppler would check the “5 Percent or Greater Direct/Indirect Owner” box in Section 6A2.

NOTE: All partners within a partnership must be reported in this application. This applies to both “General”

and “Limited” partnerships. For instance, if a limited partnership has several limited partners and each
of them only has a 1 percent interest in the DMEPOS supplier, each limited partner must be reported in
this application, even though each owns less than 5 percent. The 5 percent threshold primarily applies to
corporations and other organizations that are not partnerships.

For purposes of this application, the terms “officer,” “director,” and “managing employee” are defined
as follows:
• The term “Officer” is defined as any person whose position is listed as being that of an officer in the
DMEPOS supplier’s “articles of incorporation” or “corporate bylaws,” OR anyone who is appointed by
the board of directors as an officer in accordance with the DMEPOS supplier’s corporate bylaws.
• The term “Director” is defined as a member of the DMEPOS supplier’s “board of directors.” It does not
necessarily include a person who may have the word “Director” in his/her job title (e.g., Departmental
Director, Director of Operations).
• The term “managing employee” means a general manager, business manager, administrator, director,
or other individual who exercises operational or managerial control over, or who directly or indirectly
conducts, the day-to-day operations of the DMEPOS supplier, either under contract or through some
other arrangement, whether or not the individual is a W-2 employee of the DMEPOS supplier.
NOTE: If a governmental or tribal organization will be legally and financially responsible for Medicare

payments received (per the instructions for Governmental/Tribal Organizations in Section 5), the supplier
is only required to report its managing employees in Section 6. Owners, partners, officers, and directors do
not need to be reported.

Any information on final adverse actions that have been imposed against the individuals reported in
this section must be furnished. If there is more than one individual, copy and complete this section for
each individual.
The supplier MUST have at least ONE owner and ONE managing employee.
NOTE: An owner may also be the managing employee.
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SECTION 6: OWNERSHIP INTEREST AND/OR MANAGING CONTROL INFORMATION
(INDIVIDUALS) (Continued)
A. INDIVIDUALS WITH OWNERSHIP INTEREST AND/OR MANAGING CONTROL—
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

1. First Name

Middle Initial Last Name

Jr., Sr., etc. Title

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Place of Birth (State)

Country of Birth

Social Security Number (Required)

Medicare Identification Number (if issued)

NPI (if issued)

2. What is the above individual’s relationship with the supplier in Section 2A1? (Check all that apply.)

5 Percent or Greater Direct/Indirect Owner
Contracted Managing Employee

Partner
Authorized Official

Managing Employee (W-2)
Delegated Official

Director/Officer
Other ________________________________
What is the effective date this owner acquired ownership of the supplier identified in Section 2A1 of this
application? (mm/dd/yyyy) ________________________________
What is the effective date this individual acquired managing control of the supplier identified in
Section 2A1 of this application? (mm/dd/yyyy) _____________________________
NOTE: Furnish both dates if applicable.

B. FINAL ADVERSE Legal ACTION HISTORY
Complete this section for the individual reported in Section 6A above.

If reporting a change to existing information, check “Change,” provide the effective date of the change, and
complete the appropriate fields in this section.
Change

Effective Date:__________________________

1. Has this individual listed in Section 6A, under any current or former name or business entity, ever had
a final adverse legal action listed on page 13 of this application imposed against it?

YES–Continue Below
NO–Skip to Section 8
2. If yes, report each final adverse legal action, when it occurred, the Federal or State agency or the court/
administrative body that imposed the action, and the resolution, if any.
Attach a copy of the final adverse legal action documentation and resolution.
Final Adverse legal Action

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Date

Taken By

Resolution

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SECTION 7: FOR FUTURE USE (This Section Not Applicable)
SECTION 8: BILLING AGENCY information
A billing agency is a company or individual that you contract with to prepare and submit your claims. If
you use a billing agency, you are responsible for the claims submitted on your behalf.
Check here

if this section does not apply and skip to Section 12.

Billing Agency Name and Address

If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Legal Business/Individual Name as Reported to the Social Security Administration or Internal Revenue Service

If Individual, Billing Agent Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number (required)

“Doing Business As” Name (if applicable)

Billing Agency Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Billing Agency Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

Telephone Number

State

Fax Number (if applicable)

Medicare Identification Number(s) (if issued)

ZIP Code + 4

E-mail Address (if applicable)

NPI (if issued)

SECTION 9: FOR FUTURE USE (This Section Not Applicable)
SECTION 10: FOR FUTURE USE (This Section Not Applicable)
SECTION 11: FOR FUTURE USE (This Section Not Applicable)

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SECTION 12: SURETY BOND INFORMATION
This section is to be completed by DMEPOS suppliers mandated by law to obtain a surety bond in order to
enroll in and bill the Medicare program. Furnish all requested information about the supplier’s insurance
agent, surety company, and the surety bond. The surety bond must be a continuous bond. A copy of the
original surety bond must be submitted with this application.
A. Check Box: 
Check the box if this DMEPOS supplier believes it is not required to obtain a surety bond for
Medicare enrollment. Information on supplier types exempt from getting a surety bond can be found at
www.palmettogba.com/nsc or by calling the NSC customer service line at (866) 238-9652.
B. Name and Address of Surety Bond Company:
If reporting a change to existing information, check “Change,” provide the effective date of the change,
complete the appropriate fields in this section, and sign and date the certification statement. Otherwise:

1. Furnish the legal business name and tax identification number of the surety bond company liable for
this bond.
2. Furnish the complete business address, telephone number and e-mail address of the surety
bond company.

C. Surety Bond Information:
If reporting a change to existing information, check “Change,” provide the effective date of the change,
complete the appropriate fields in this section, and sign and date the certification statement. Otherwise,
complete this section with specific information about the bond as follows:
1. State the dollar amount of the bond and the bond number.

2. Furnish the effective date of the bond. If reporting a new bond or new surety bond company, furnish
the expiration date of the current bond.

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SECTION 12: SURETY BOND INFORMATION (Continued)
This section is to be completed by all DMEPOS suppliers required by regulation (see 424.57 (c)(26)
and 42 C.F.R. § 424.57 (d)) to obtain a surety bond in order to enroll and maintain Medicare billing privileges. Furnish all requested information about the supplier’s insurance agent, surety company, and
the surety bond.
A. Check here if this supplier is not required to obtain a surety bond for Medicare enrollment
and skip to Section 13. See instructions for surety bond requirements.
B. Name and Address of Surety Bond Company

Change

Legal Business Name of Surety Bond Company as Reported to the IRS

Effective Date: _____________
Tax Identification Number

Business Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Business Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

Telephone Number (Ext.)

State

Fax Number (if applicable)

C. Surety Bond Information
Amount of Surety Bond

ZIP Code + 4

E-mail Address (if applicable)

Change

Effective Date: _____________

Surety Bond Number

$
Effective Date of Surety Bond (mm/dd/yyyy) If reporting a new bond, give cancellation date of the current bond
(mm/dd/yyyy)

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SECTION 13: CONTACT PERSON
If questions arise during the processing of this application, the NSC will contact the individual shown
below. If no one is listed below, we will contact you directly.
Contact the Authorized Official listed in Section 15.
Contact the Delegated Official listed in Section 16.
First Name

Middle Initial Last Name

Jr., Sr., etc.

Address Line 1 (Street Name and Number)

Address Line 2 (Suite, Room, etc.)

City/Town

Telephone Number

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State

Fax Number (if applicable)

ZIP Code + 4

E-mail Address (if applicable)

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SECTION 14: PENALTIES FOR FALSIFYING INFORMATION ON THIS
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
This section explains the penalties for deliberately furnishing false information in this application
to gain or maintain enrollment in the Medicare program.

1. 18 U.S.C. § 1001 authorizes criminal penalties against an individual who, in any matter within the
jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States, knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals
or covers up by any trick, scheme or device a material fact, or makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or representations, or makes any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any
false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry. Individual offenders are subject to fines of up to $250,000
and imprisonment for up to five years. Offenders that are organizations are subject to fines of up to
$500,000 (18 U.S.C. § 3571). Section 3571(d) also authorizes fines of up to twice the gross gain derived
by the offender if it is greater than the amount specifically authorized by the sentencing statute.
2. Section 1128B(a)(1) of the Social Security Act authorizes criminal penalties against any individual
who, “knowingly and willfully,” makes or causes to be made any false statement or representation of
a material fact in any application for any benefit or payment under a Federal health care program. The
offender is subject to fines of up to $25,000 and/or imprisonment for up to five years.
3. The Civil False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, imposes civil liability, in part, on any person who:
a) knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, to an officer or any employee of the United States
Government a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval;

b) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement to get a false or
fraudulent claim paid or approved by the Government; or
c) conspires to defraud the Government by getting a false or fraudulent claim allowed or paid.

The Act imposes a civil penalty of $5,000 to $10,000 per violation, plus three times the amount of
damages sustained by the Government
4. Section 1128A(a)(1) of the Social Security Act imposes civil liability, in part, on any person (including
an organization, agency or other entity) that knowingly presents or causes to be presented to an officer,
employee, or agent of the United States, or of any department or agency thereof, or of any State
agency…a claim…that the Secretary determines is for a medical or other item or service that the
person knows or should know:
a) was not provided as claimed; and/or
b) the claim is false or fraudulent.

This provision authorizes a civil monetary penalty of up to $10,000 for each item or service, an
assessment of up to three times the amount claimed, and exclusion from participation in the Medicare
program and State health care programs.
5. 18 U.S.C. 1035 authorizes criminal penalties against individuals in any matter involving a health care
benefit program who knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals or covers up by any trick, scheme, or
device a material fact; or makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations,
or makes or uses any materially false fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, in connection with
the delivery of or payment for health care benefits, items or services. The individual shall be fined or
imprisoned up to 5 years or both.

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SECTION 14: PENALTIES FOR FALSIFYING INFORMATION ON THIS ENROLLMENT
APPLICATION (Continued)
6. 18 U.S.C. 1347 authorizes criminal penalties against individuals who knowing and willfully execute,
or attempt, to executive a scheme or artifice to defraud any health care benefit program, or to obtain,
by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any of the money or property
owned by or under the control of any, health care benefit program in connection with the delivery of or
payment for health care benefits, items, or services. Individuals shall be fined or imprisoned up to 10
years or both. If the violation results in serious bodily injury, an individual will be fined or imprisoned up
to 20 years, or both. If the violation results in death, the individual shall be fined or imprisoned for any
term of years or for life, or both.
7. The government may assert common law claims such as “common law fraud,” “money paid by
mistake,” and “unjust enrichment.”

Remedies include compensatory and punitive damages, restitution, and recovery of the amount of the
unjust profit.

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SECTION 15: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
An AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL means an appointed official (for example, chief executive officer, chief
financial officer, general partner, chairman of the board, or direct owner) to whom the organization has
granted the legal authority to enroll it in the Medicare program, to make changes or updates to the
organization’s status in the Medicare program, and to commit the organization to fully abide by the
statutes, regulations, and program instructions of the Medicare program.
A DELEGATED OFFICIAL means an individual who is delegated by an authorized official the authority to
report changes and updates to the supplier’s enrollment record. The delegated official must be an
individual with “ownership or control interest in” (as that term is defined in Section 1124(a)(3) of the
Social Security Act) or be a W-2 managing employee of the supplier.

Delegated officials may not delegate their authority to any other individual. Only an authorized official
may delegate the authority to make changes and/or updates to the supplier’s Medicare status. Even when
delegated officials are reported in this application, an authorized official retains the authority to make
any such changes and/or updates by providing his or her printed name, signature, and date of signature as
required in Section 15B.

NOTE: Authorized officials and delegated officials must be reported in Section 6 on this application.

By his/her signature, an authorized official binds the supplier to all of the requirements listed in the
Certification Statement and acknowledges that the supplier may be denied entry to or revoked from the
Medicare program if any requirements are not met. All signatures must be original and in ink. Faxed,
photocopied, or stamped signatures will not be accepted.

During the reenrollment process, either an authorized official or delegated official can sign the certification
statement.

By signing this application, an authorized official agrees to immediately notify the NSC if any information
in this application is not true, correct, or complete. In addition, an authorized official, by his/her signature,
agrees to notify the NSC of any future changes to the information contained in this application, after the
supplier is enrolled in Medicare, within 30 days of the effective date of the change.

The supplier can have as many authorized officials as it wants. If the supplier has more than two authorized
officials, it should copy and complete this section as needed.
Each authorized and delegated official must have and disclose his/her Social Security Number.

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SECTION 15: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT (Continued)
A. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENT
These are additional requirements that the supplier must meet and maintain to bill the Medicare program.
Read these requirements carefully. By signing, the supplier is attesting to having read the requirements and
understanding them.
By your signature(s), the authorized official(s) named below and the delegated official(s) named in Section
16 agree to adhere to all of the requirements listed therein and acknowledge that you may be denied entry
to or revoked from the Medicare program if any requirements are not met.
Certification Statement

You MUST sign and date the certification statement below in order to be enrolled in the Medicare
program. In doing so, you are attesting to meeting and maintaining the Medicare requirements stated below.

1. I have read the contents of this application, and the information contained herein is true, correct and
complete. If I become aware that any information in this application is not true, correct, or complete, I
agree to notify the NSC of this fact in accordance with the time frames established in 42 CFR § 424.57.
2. I agree to notify the NSC of any future changes to the information contained in this application in
accordance with the time frames established in 42 CFR § 424.57. I understand that any change in the
business structure of this supplier may require the submission of a new application.

3. I have read and understand the Penalties for Falsifying Information, as printed in this application. I
understand that any deliberate omission, misrepresentation, or falsification of any information contained
in this application or contained in any communication supplying information to Medicare, or any
deliberate alteration of any text on this application form, may be punished by criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties including, but not limited to, the denial or revocation of Medicare identification
number(s), and/or the imposition of fines, civil damages, and/or imprisonment.

4. I agree to abide by the Medicare laws, regulations and program instructions that apply to this supplier.
The Medicare laws, regulations, and program instructions are available through the Medicare contractor.
I understand that payment of a claim by Medicare is conditioned upon the claim and the underlying
transaction complying with such laws, regulations, and program instructions (including, but not limited
to, the Federal anti-kickback statute and the Stark law), and on the supplier’s compliance with all
applicable conditions of participation in Medicare.

5. Neither this supplier, nor any five percent or greater owner, partner, officer, director, managing employee,
authorized official, or delegated official thereof is currently sanctioned, suspended, debarred, or excluded
by the Medicare or State Health Care Program, e.g., Medicaid program, or any other Federal program,
or is otherwise prohibited from supplying services to Medicare or other Federal program beneficiaries.
6. I agree that any existing or future overpayment made to the supplier by the Medicare program may be
recouped by Medicare through the withholding of future payments.

7. I will not knowingly present or cause to be presented a false or fraudulent claim for payment by Medicare,
and will not submit claims with deliberate ignorance or reckless disregard of their truth or falsity.
8. I authorize any national accrediting body whose standards are recognized by the Secretary as meeting
the Medicare program participation requirements, to release to any authorized representative, employee,
or agent of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) a copy of my most recent accreditation
survey, together with any information related to the survey that CMS may require (including corrective
action plans).

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SECTION 15: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT (Continued)
B. 1ST AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE
I have read the contents of this application and the certification statement in section 15 of this application.
My signature legally and financially binds this supplier to the laws, regulations, and program instructions
of the Medicare program. By my signature, I certify that the information contained herein is true, correct, and
complete, and I authorize the NSC to verify this information. If I become aware that any information in this
application is not true, correct, or complete, I agree to notify the NSC of this fact in accordance with the
time frames established in 42 CFR § 424.57.
If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.

NOTE: Authorized officials must be reported in Section 6 of this application.
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Authorized Official’s Information and Signature
First Name

Middle Initial Last Name

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

Suffix (e.g., Jr., Sr.)
Title/Position

Authorized Official Signature (First, Middle, Last Name, Jr., Sr., M.D., D.O., etc.)

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

All signatures must be original and signed in ink. Applications with signatures deemed not original
will not be processed. Stamped, faxed or copied signatures will not be accepted.

C. 2ND AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE
I have read the contents of this application and the certification statement in section 15 of this application.
My signature legally and financially binds this supplier to the laws, regulations, and program instructions
of the Medicare program. By my signature, I certify that the information contained herein is true, correct, and
complete, and I authorize the NSC to verify this information. If I become aware that any information in this
application is not true, correct, or complete, I agree to notify the NSC of this fact in accordance with the
time frames established in 42 CFR § 424.57.
If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
NOTE: Authorized officials must be reported in Section 6 of this application.
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Authorized Official’s Information and Signature
First Name

Middle Initial Last Name

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

Suffix (e.g., Jr., Sr.)
Title/Position

Authorized Official Signature (First, Middle, Last Name, Jr., Sr., M.D., D.O., etc.)

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

All signatures must be original and signed in ink. Applications with signatures deemed not original
will not be processed. Stamped, faxed or copied signatures will not be accepted.
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SECTION 16: DELEGATED OFFICIAL(S) (Optional)
• You are not required to have a delegated official. However, if no delegated official is assigned, the
authorized official(s) will be the only person(s) who can make changes and/or updates to the supplier’s
status in the Medicare program.
• The signature of a delegated official shall have the same force and effect as that of an authorized official,
and shall legally and financially bind the supplier to the laws, regulations, and program instructions of
the Medicare program. By his or her signature, a delegated official certifies that he or she has read the
Certification Statement in Section 15 and agrees to adhere to all of the stated requirements. The delegated
official also certifies that he/she meets the definition of a delegated official. When making changes and/
or updates to the supplier’s enrollment information maintained by the Medicare program, the delegated
official certifies that the information provided is true, correct, and complete.
• A delegated official who is being deleted does not have to sign or date this application.
• Independent contractors are not considered “employed” by the supplier. Therefore, an independent
contractor cannot be a delegated official.
• The signature of an authorized official in Section 16 constitutes a legal delegation of authority to all
delegated official(s) assigned in Section 16.
• If there are more than two individuals, copy and complete this section for each individual.
• Delegated officials must be reported in section 6 of this application.
A. 1ST DELEGATED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE
If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
NOTE: Delegated officials must be reported in Section 6 of this application.
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Delegated Official First Name

Middle Initial Last Name

Delegated Official Signature (First, Middle, Last Name, Jr., Sr., M.D., D.O., etc.)

Telephone Number

Suffix (e.g., Jr., Sr.)

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

E-mail Address

Authorized Official’s Signature Assigning this Delegation (First, Middle, Last Name, Jr., Sr.,
M.D., D.O., etc.)

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

Check here if Delegated Official is a W-2 Employee

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SECTION 16: DELEGATED OFFICIAL(S) (Optional)
B. 2ND DELEGATED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE
If you are changing, adding, or deleting information, check the applicable box, furnish the effective date,
and complete the appropriate fields in this section.
NOTE: Delegated officials must be reported in Section 6 of this application.
CHECK ONE
DATE

Change

Add

Delete

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Delegated Official First Name

Middle Initial Last Name

Delegated Official Signature (First, Middle, Last Name, Jr., Sr., M.D., D.O., etc.)

Telephone Number

Suffix (e.g., Jr., Sr.)

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

E-mail Address

Authorized Official’s Signature Assigning this Delegation (First, Middle, Last Name, Jr., Sr.,
M.D., D.O., etc.)

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

Check here if Delegated Official is a W-2 Employee

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays
a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0938-1056. The time required to complete
this information collection is estimated to 6.5 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources,
gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the
time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer,
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.
DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS TO THIS ADDRESS. Mailing your application to this address will significantly delay application processing.
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SECTION 17: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
This section lists the documents that, if applicable, must be submitted with this completed enrollment
application. If you are newly enrolling, adding a new location, reactivating or reenrolling, you must
provide all applicable documents. For changes, only submit documents that are applicable to the change
requested. All enrolling DMEPOS suppliers are required to furnish information on all Federal, State,
and local professional and business licenses, certifications, and/or registrations required to practice as a
DMEPOS supplier in the DMEPOS supplier’s State of business location as reported in Section 4A. Check
the NSC website for further guidance on supplier requirements. You are responsible for supplying and
adhering to all required licensure/ certification, requirements, etc. for the supplies/services you provide.

The enrolling DMEPOS supplier may submit a notarized Certificate of Good Standing from the DMEPOS
supplier’s business location’s State licensing/certification board or other medical associations, in lieu of
copies of the requested documents. This certification cannot be more than 30 days old.
If the enrolling DMEPOS supplier has had a previously revoked or suspended license, certification, or
registration reinstated, attach a copy of the reinstatement notice with this application.

MANDATORY
Copy(s) of all Federal, State, and/or local (city/county) professional licenses, certifications
and/or registrations, including licensure, certifications and/or registrations for applicable
specialty supplier types, products and services.
Copy(s) of all Federal, State, and/or local (city/county) business licenses, certifications and/or registrations.
Copy(s) of all liability insurance policies.
Written confirmation from the IRS confirming your Tax Identification Number with the Legal Business
Name (e.g., IRS form CP 575) provided in Section 2.
(Note: This information is needed if the applicant is enrolling their professional corporation,
professional association, or limited liability corporation with this application or enrolling as a sole
proprietor using an Employer Identification Number.)
Completed Form CMS-588, Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement.
(Note: If a supplier already receives payments electronically and is not making a change to its banking
information, the CMS-588 is not required.)
MANDATORY, IF APPLICABLE
Copy of IRS Determination Letter, if supplier is registered with the IRS as non-profit.
Written confirmation from the IRS confirming your Limited Liability Company (LLC) is automatically
classified as a Disregarded Entity, (e.g., Form 8832).
(NOTE: A disregarded entity is an eligible entity that is treated as an entity not separate from its single
owner for income tax purposes.
Copy(s) of all final adverse action documentation (e.g., notifications, resolutions, and
reinstatement letters).
Copy(s) of all State pharmacy licenses
Statement in writing from the bank. If Medicare payment due a supplier is being sent to a bank (or
similar financial institution) where the supplier has a lending relationship (that is, any type of loan), then
the supplier must provide a statement in writing from the bank (which must be in the loan agreement)
that the bank has agreed to waive its right of offset for Medicare receivables.
Copy of delegated official’s W-2 if one has been designated.
Copy of your bill of sale if you purchased an existing DMEPOS supplier with an active Medicare
supplier billing number.
Completed Form CMS-460, Medicare Participating Physician or Supplier Agreement.
Copy of Surety Bond.
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CMS Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics,
Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Standards
A complete list of the DMEPOS supplier standards, including the surety bond provisions, can be found
at http://www.cms.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll/10_DMEPOSSupplierStandards.asp#TopOfPage.
An abbreviated list of the Supplier Standards can be viewed and downloaded from the National Supplier
Clearinghouse Medicare Administrative Contractor (NSC-MAC) at http://www.palmettogba.com/nsc.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

Medicare Supplier Enrollment Application PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is authorized to collect the information requested on this form
by sections 1124(a)(1), 1124A(a)(3), 1128, 1814, 1815, 1833(e), and 1842(r) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C.
§§ 1320a-3(a)(1), 1320a-7, 1395f, 1395g, 1395(l)(e), and 1395u(r)] and section 31001(1) of the Debt Collection
Improvement Act [31 U.S.C. § 7701(c)].
The purpose of collecting this information is to determine or verify the eligibility of individuals and organizations
to enroll in the Medicare program as suppliers of goods and services to Medicare beneficiaries and to assist in the
administration of the Medicare program. This information will also be used to ensure that no payments will be made
to providers who are excluded from participation in the Medicare program. All information on this form is required,
with the exception of those sections marked as “optional” on the form. Without this information, the ability to make
payments will be delayed or denied.
The information collected will be entered into the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
The information in this application will be disclosed according to the routine uses described below.

Information from these systems may be disclosed under specific circumstances to:
1. CMS contractors to carry out Medicare functions, collating or analyzing data, or to detect fraud or abuse;
2. A congressional office from the record of an individual health care provider in response to an inquiry from the
congressional office at the written request of that individual health care practitioner;
3. The Railroad Retirement Board to administer provisions of the Railroad Retirement or Social Security Acts;
4. Peer Review Organizations in connection with the review of claims, or in connection with studies or other review
activities, conducted pursuant to Part B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act;
5. To the Department of Justice or an adjudicative body when the agency, an agency employee, or the United States
Government is a party to litigation and the use of the information is compatible with the purpose for which the
agency collected the information;
6. To the Department of Justice for investigating and prosecuting violations of the Social Security Act, to which
criminal penalties are attached;
7. To the American Medical Association (AMA), for the purpose of attempting to identify medical doctors when
the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System is unable to establish identity after matching contractor
submitted data to the data extract provided by the AMA;
8. An individual or organization for a research, evaluation, or epidemiological project related to the prevention of
disease or disability, or to the restoration or maintenance of health;
9. Other Federal agencies that administer a Federal health care benefit program to enumerate/enroll providers of
medical services or to detect fraud or abuse;
10. State Licensing Boards for review of unethical practices or non-professional conduct;
11. States for the purpose of administration of health care programs; and/or
12. Insurance companies, self insurers, health maintenance organizations, multiple employer trusts, and other health
care groups providing health care claims processing, when a link to Medicare or Medicaid claims is established,
and data are used solely to process supplier’s health care claims.
The supplier should be aware that the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-503)
amended the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, to permit the government to verify information through
computer matching.
Protection of Proprietary Information
Privileged or confidential commercial or financial information collected in this form is protected from public
disclosure by Federal law 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4) and Executive Order 12600.
Protection of Confidential Commercial and/or Sensitive Personal Information
If any information within this application (or attachments thereto) constitutes a trade secret or privileged or
confidential information (as such terms are interpreted under the Freedom of Information Act and applicable case
law), or is of a highly sensitive personal nature such that disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion
of the personal privacy of one or more persons, then such information will be protected from release by CMS under
5 U.S.C. §§ 552(b)(4) and/or (b)(6), respectively.
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