HYS Tech, LLC Provider Data Notice

About This Notice

This notice explains how HYS Tech, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses healthcare provider information from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) on our website at haodrs.com (the "Website"). This notice is specifically for healthcare providers whose information may appear on our Website.

What is the NPPES Database?

The National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) is a database maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NPPES contains information about healthcare providers who have been assigned a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

The NPPES database is:

• A publicly available federal database
• Published by CMS for public use under federal open data initiatives
• Updated regularly by CMS based on information submitted by healthcare providers
• Accessible to anyone at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov

What Information Do We Display?

From the NPPES database, we may display the following information about healthcare providers:

• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• Provider name (individual or organization)
• Professional credentials and designations
• Primary and secondary practice addresses
• Telephone and fax numbers
• Healthcare provider taxonomy codes (specialty classifications)
• Medicare enrollment status
• Other publicly available information from the NPPES

Why Do We Display This Information?

We display NPPES information to:

• Help patients and healthcare consumers find healthcare providers
• Provide a searchable directory of healthcare providers
• Enable users to research provider specialties and locations
• Facilitate healthcare access for our users

Legal Basis for Displaying NPPES Data

Our display of NPPES data is legally supported by:

• Public Domain: NPPES data is published by a federal agency for public use
• No Copyright: Federal government works are generally not subject to copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 105
• Open Data Policy: CMS publishes this data specifically for public access and use
• Public Interest: Healthcare provider directories serve the public interest by facilitating access to healthcare

How to Update Your Information

If you are a healthcare provider and your information displayed on our Website is inaccurate or outdated, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Update Your NPPES Record

• Visit the NPPES website at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov
• Log in to your NPPES account (or create one if you don't have one)
• Update your information directly in the NPPES system
• Submit your changes to CMS

Step 2: Request Expedited Synchronization (Optional)

• After updating your NPPES record, sign up for a free provider account on our Website
• Use the support chat feature within your provider account to request expedited synchronization
• Include your NPI number and a description of the updates you made
• We will prioritize synchronizing your updated information from NPPES

Step 3: Verification

• We will update your information to reflect the current NPPES record
• Please allow a reasonable timeframe for the update to be reflected on our Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is my information on your website?

A: Your information is sourced from the NPPES database, a publicly available federal database maintained by CMS. As a healthcare provider with an NPI, your information is part of this public database.

Q: Can you remove my information from your website?

A: Because your information is part of a publicly available federal database, we display it as part of our healthcare provider directory service. If your NPPES record is updated or deactivated, our Website will reflect those changes during our regular synchronization with the NPPES database.

Q: Who can I contact about my NPPES record?

A: For questions about your NPPES record, contact the NPI Enumerator at:

• Phone: 1-800-465-3203
• TTY: 1-800-692-2326
• Website: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov
• Email: [email protected]

Q: How often do you update information from NPPES?

A: We synchronize with the NPPES database on a regular basis to ensure our directory reflects current information. However, there may be a delay between when you update your NPPES record and when those changes appear on our Website.

Q: Do you verify the information displayed?

A: We display information as it appears in the NPPES database. We do not independently verify the accuracy of NPPES data. Users are advised to verify provider credentials directly with appropriate licensing authorities.

Q: Do you share my information with third parties?

A: We do not sell, rent, or trade healthcare provider information obtained from the NPPES database. The information is displayed on our Website to help users find healthcare providers.

Q: Is my home address displayed?

A: We display practice addresses as reported in the NPPES database. If a home address appears and you wish to change it, you should update your NPPES record to list only your practice address.

Disclaimer

The healthcare provider information displayed on our Website is provided "as is" from the NPPES database. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Users should independently verify provider credentials, qualifications, and other information before making healthcare decisions.

Inclusion in our directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or verification of any healthcare provider's qualifications, credentials, competence, or quality of care.

Contact Information

For questions about your provider listing on our Website:

• Sign up for a free provider account at haodrs.com
• Use the support chat feature within your provider account to contact us

For questions about your NPPES record:

• NPI Enumerator: 1-800-465-3203
• Website: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov