Arizona recorded 5 NPI deactivations for nurses this week, representing 7% of the national total. This total included 4 individual providers and 1 organizational NPI. These administrative updates occurred between May 4 and May 10, 2026.
Deactivation Trends by Credential
Analysis of the deactivated NPIs shows that Registered Nurses (163W00000X) accounted for the largest share, with 2 entries, or 40% of the total. Additionally, Wound Care Registered Nurses (163WW0000X), Family Nurse Practitioners (363LF0000X), and Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (363LP2300X) each saw 1 NPI deactivation, each representing 20% of the week's total. This indicates a varied range of nursing specialties affected by these administrative changes.
Geographic Distribution
Regarding geographic distribution, Tucson recorded 2 NPI deactivations during this period. Prescott, Phoenix, and Scottsdale each had 1 deactivation. This pattern suggests a slight concentration of these administrative updates in Tucson, while other major population centers in Arizona also saw individual deactivations.
It is important to note that NPI deactivations are administrative status changes within the federal NPPES registry and do not inherently signify a cessation of practice or a license action for any specific provider.
