# Introducing the Stedi NPI registry Apr 9, 2026 Products You can now look up details for any US healthcare provider by NPI using the [Stedi NPI registry](/content/npi-registry/index.html). An [NPI](/content/docs/healthcare/national-provider-identifier/index.html) is required for most healthcare transactions, including [eligibility checks](/content/docs/healthcare/intro-eligibility-checks/index.html), [claims](/content/docs/healthcare/claims-processing-workflows-overview/index.html), and [claim status checks](/content/docs/healthcare/check-claim-status/index.html). You can use the registry to verify a provider’s NPI and other information before submitting these transactions. ## What’s an NPI? A [National Provider Identifier (NPI)](/content/docs/healthcare/national-provider-identifier/index.html) is a unique 10-digit ID assigned to US healthcare providers. There are two types of NPIs: one for individual providers and one for organizations. The NPI registry lets you search for and view records for both types. ## What does the NPI registry show? The registry includes dedicated NPI detail pages for over 9.3 million provider records, sourced from the [NPPES NPI Registry](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/search). Each NPI page includes: - The provider's names - Current status: **Active** or **Inactive** - Contact information - Taxonomy codes and specialties - Other identifiers and credentialing details ## Get started Stedi's NPI registry is available for free at [https://www.stedi.com/npi-registry](/content/npi-registry/index.html). No account required. If you’d like to process transactions with Stedi, [sign up](https://portal.stedi.com/auth/sign-up-intent) for our free [Basic plan](/content/pricing/index.html). You’ll get 100 free eligibility checks, claim submissions, and claim status checks each month.