Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
Entity â An entity is a health plan, health care clearinghouse or health care provider who transmits health information in electronic form in connection with a HIPAA transaction. Transaction - Transactions are those actions that must be compliant with HIPAA.
According to the article, your NPI is the ten-digit number that you enter on your claims to identify yourself as an entity eligible to bill Medicare for services performed. The PTAN, however, is a number that authenticates you when you contact Medicare contractors.