Frequently Asked Questions
What is prescriber data?
Prescriber data is healthcare information that accurately identifies
healthcare providers who can write prescriptions. Prescriber data
goes beyond physician listings for medical doctors (MD) and doctors
of osteopathic medicine (DO); it also includes dentists (DDS), nurse
practitioners (NP), physician assistants (PA), optometrists (OD), and
podiatrists (DPM).
How large is the HCIdea database of prescribers?
Our prescriber data is constantly being configured, so the average monthly
assessment is approximately 1.6 million healthcare prescribers.
From how many sources does HCIdea pull its prescriber data?
We pull our data from 600+ verified healthcare sources. To uphold our
reputation as The Trusted Source in Prescriber Data, it is important to note
that we are very particular about the data sources we use and how the
prescriber data is verified.
Does HCIdea provide any discounts?
Yes! If you’re an independent pharmacy and a member of your state
pharmacy association, you qualify for a discount on the HCIdeaLookup
Tool. We also offer discounts to state Medicaids and chain pharmacies on
the HCIdea Relational Database.
How much will data supplied by HCIdea cost?
Licensing agreements for the HCIdea Relational Database vary upon your
classification of trade and intended use of data. To obtain an estimate,
complete our Request Information form and you’ll receive a response
within two business days.
The HCIdeaLookup Tool supplies different packages according to your
prescriber data needs. There are various packages with different price points
that can be purchased by registering through www.HCIdeaLookup.org.
How many tables are included in your data?
HCIdea includes 17 tables of physician and other prescriber
demographics including:
• Address with multiple practice locations
• State license numbers & renewal dates
• UPINs
• DEA, drug schedule & renewal dates
• Birth date
• Phone
• Taxonomy
• Specialty
• NPI
• SureScripts-RxHub Provider Identifier (SPI)
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