Finding Joseph Smith's NPI Number

Explanation

The question about Joseph Smith being a physical therapist in Montana with an area code of 406 relates to a request for his NPI number.

The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Unfortunately, a physical therapist's NPI number is not publicly linked to their phone number or location and cannot be determined without specific information about the individual.

To find a healthcare provider's NPI number, one can use the NPI Registry, which is a free directory that provides the NPI numbers of registered health care providers. The registry can be searched by the provider's name, organization name, or the NPI number itself if it's already known. However, without the full name or specific details, it would not be possible to find Joseph Smith's NPI number based solely on the area code of his phone number.