The National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) is the national entity contracted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that issues Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) supplier authorization numbers.

The NSC:

• Provides DMEPOS supplier applications,
• Verifies application information, and administers file activity,
• Maintains a central data repository for information concerning DMEPOS suppliers,
• Periodically re-enrolls active suppliers, and
• Uses the data to assist with fraud and abuse research.

Below are various links that can provide you with important information about the NSC as well as guidelines on how to become a Medicare DMEPOS supplier.

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services:  General overview on how the NSC works within Medicare.
• Medicare Supplier Directory:  This section provides names, addresses, and contact information for suppliers that provide services or products under the Medicare program.

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