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What is an NPDB report?
An NPDB report records either a medical malpractice payment paid on behalf of a health care practitioner or actions taken against a health care practitioner, organization, provider, or supplier. Only certain kinds of actions may be reported to the NPDB. These include medical malpractice payments (made on behalf of practitioners) and actions related to clinical privileges, state licensure or certification, federal licensure or certification, professional membership, and exclusions from Medicare/Medicaid or other government health care programs.
Other Questions You May Find Helpful
- How do I review my report?
- What is the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)?
- Can I have my report changed or removed?
- What are my options if I want to respond to a report?
- When do reports expire in the NPDB?
- Who can view my report?
- I have supporting documentation to prove this report is wrong; may I send it to the NPDB?
Related Resources
A Practitioner's Guide to the NPDB
An infographic for health care professionals that explains how the NPDB works, and how they can interact with it.
See the full infographic