CMS Announces Accreditation Exemptions


CMS has announced several supplier types are now exempt from all accreditation requirements. Among this supplier group are:

  • Physicians
  • Orthotists
  • Prosthetists
  • Opticians
  • Optometrists
  • Audiologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Suppliers providing drugs/pharmaceuticals only

In addition, suppliers that provide drugs and pharmaceuticals only are exempt from the accreditation requirement. If the supplier provides equipment to administer drugs or pharmaceuticals, the supplier must be accredited.

As of March 1, 2008, all DMEPOS suppliers with the exception of the exemptions listed above are required to be accredited prior to enrolling with the National Provider Enrollment (NPE West).


Last Updated: 09/22/2008