National Practitioner Data Bank: Fact Sheet on the National Practitioner Data Bank

This fact sheet provides background information on the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). It discusses interpretation and confidentiality of NPDB information, eligible entities, mandatory and voluntary querying of NPDB, sanctions for failing to query NPDB, practitioner self-queries, attorney access, coordination with Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB), and NPDB-HIPDB assistance.