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NPPES logo

NPPES

National Plan & Provider Enumeration System, info on healthcare providers registered in US.

NPPES API is a free Health API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Health
Visit documentation ↗npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov
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NHS Health A-Z logo

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apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
Nutritionix logo

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Worlds largest verified nutrition database

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
MyVaccination logo

MyVaccination

Vaccination data for Malaysia

No authHTTPSCORS ?
Open Data NHS Scotland logo

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Medical reference data and statistics by Public Health Scotland

No authHTTPSCORS ?
MedlinePlus Genetics logo

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Open Disease logo

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NPPES API FAQ

Is the NPPES API free?

Yes. The NPPES API is listed in the Health category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the NPPES API require an API key?

No. The NPPES API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the NPPES API from the browser?

CORS support for the NPPES API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the NPPES API support HTTPS?

Yes. The NPPES API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.