NPI Number Lookup - Search the NPI Registry by name or NPI number. NPI lookup for doctors and other healthcare providers from the NPI Registry. The NPI Number (National Provider Identifier) is the only healthcare provider identifier that can be used for identification purposes in standard transactions by covered entities. Find a doctor by specialty. Search the NPI registry for doctors and physicians by specialty. Search and browse healthcare providers in the National Provider Identifier ( NPI ) registry. Find doctors, hospitals, medical groups, and other healthcare organizations. Find individual healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists, and other practitioners.