Medicare Resources
According to CMS rules and regulations, several supplier types are exempt from accreditation requirements.
These include:| Physicians | Opticians | Occupational Therapists |
| Orthotists | Optometrists | Physical Therapists |
| Prosthetists | Audiologists | Ocularists |
For example, if you provide Durable Medical Equipment (DME) outside of your specialty, your facility will be required to be accredited in order to bill Medicare. For more information regarding exempt status, please visit the National Supplier Clearinghouse's website.
The following resources are provided for your reference.
- Medicare's Supplier Standards: ABC's accreditation standards include all 30 of Medicare's supplier standards. For a complete list of these standards, refer to the CMS website.
- National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) numbers: You do not need a NSC number to apply for accreditation. As of March 1, 2008 non-exempt suppliers enrolling with NSC must be accredited prior to submission of CMS-855S to the NSC.
- Affiliate Locations: All affiliate locations need a separate PTAN (CMS supplier number) and NPI number.
- Updating contact and business ownership information with CMS: You are required to keep all information related to your facility current with CMS.
Helpful Links
Custom Standards Tool
As an added resource, ABC has created a quick and easy way for you to determine exactly which standards apply to the products you provide your patients. Use the tool below to choose the specific product categories you provide.
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Jamaia Johnson
Facility Accreditation Coordinator
Primary contact for: general inquiries, application assistance, survey time frames and accreditation certificate reprints
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Christine Michael
Manager, Facility Accreditation
Primary contact for: accreditation application and on-site survey issues
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Tammi Richards
Director, Facility Accreditation Services
Primary contact for: facility accreditation surveyor activities, large company accreditation program, product category reporting to Medicare and customer issue resolution
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