The latest weekly update from the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry shows 57 deactivations within the Nurses category for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026. Of these, 56 records had names retrievable by Hipa.ai's public-source name cache, while 1 record had its identifying information scrubbed by CMS in accordance with privacy policies. The majority of these deactivations, 54, were for individual providers, with 2 organizational records also undergoing status changes. New York led all states with 9 deactivations, representing 16% of the total.
Geographic Distribution of Nurse Deactivations
Geographically, NPI deactivations for nurses were observed across numerous states. New York led with 9 deactivations, accounting for 16% of the total. Florida, Oregon, Minnesota, and Ohio each recorded 4 deactivations, with each state representing 7%. New Jersey and Texas each saw 3 deactivations, or 5%. Additionally, states such as Idaho, Virginia, Louisiana, Missouri, California, and New Mexico each reported 2 deactivations, individually contributing 4%. This broad geographic distribution suggests that these administrative status changes are a widespread phenomenon, reflecting general workforce transitions and registry maintenance across diverse regions.
Key Nursing Taxonomies Affected
An analysis of the primary taxonomies among the named deactivated records reveals the breadth of nursing roles affected. 'Registered Nurse' was the most common primary taxonomy, with 12 instances, accounting for 21% of the named total. 'Family Nurse Practitioner' followed closely with 11 deactivations, representing 20%. 'Licensed Practical Nurse' accounted for 7 deactivations, or 13%, while 'Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist' saw 5 deactivations, representing 9%. Other notable taxonomies included 'Adult Health Nurse Practitioner' with 4 deactivations (7%) and 'Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse' with 3 deactivations (5%). This mix of foundational nursing roles and advanced practice specialties indicates the diverse range of nursing professionals whose NPI records underwent deactivation this week.
Context of NPI Deactivations
NPI deactivations are a routine administrative status change within the CMS NPPES registry. They do not inherently indicate a license action, malpractice, or that a provider has ceased practicing. Providers may have their NPI deactivated for various reasons, including retirement, changing their entity type, or obtaining a new NPI for a different practice setting. The consistent occurrence of deactivations year over year reflects the natural churn within the healthcare workforce and the ongoing administrative maintenance required for a comprehensive federal NPI database. This weekly data contributes to understanding the dynamic nature of the U.S. healthcare provider landscape.
