QPP Participation Status Tool Now Includes First Snapshot of 2019 Qualifying APM Participant and MIPS APMs Data

July 3, 2019
Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Quality Payment Program (QPP), Practice Management, Practitioners

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Quality Payment Program Participation Status Tool based on the first snapshot of data from Alternative Payment Model (APM) entities. The tool includes 2019 Qualifying APM Participant (QP) and participation status in an APM that qualifies for the APM scoring standard.

To learn more about how CMS determines QP and APM participation status for each snapshot, please view the QP Methodology Fact Sheet.

What Does QP Status Mean?

If you qualify as a QP, this means you are:

  • Eligible for the 5% APM incentive bonus
  • Exempt from participating in MIPS

How Do I Check My QP or APM Participation Status?

To view your QP or APM participation status at the individual level:

  • Go to this website
  • Enter your 10-digit National Provider Identifier (NPI)

To check your 2019 eligibility at the APM entity level:

  • Log into the CMS Quality Payment Program website. Learn how by downloading the QPP Access User Guide.
  • Browse to the Taxpayer Identification Number(s) affiliated with your entity
  • Access the details screen to view the eligibility status of every clinician based on their NPI

Additional Resources

For a comprehensive list of APMs, visit the QPP Resource Library. To call or email the Quality Payment Program Service Center: