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Individual One-Time Query and Continuous Query are Merging into NPDB Query
On December 4, 2026, the NPDB will release NPDB Query, merging the Individual One-Time Query and Continuous Query services. Visit the NPDB Query Merger page for details to learn how you can best prepare for NPDB Query in December.
For previously submitted Individual One-Time Queries you can now Export a File of Individual One-Time Query Subjects and Import the File as new Continuous Query Enrollments. In December, Continuous Query enrollments will automatically transfer to NPDB Query enrollments.
Continuous Query
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Continuous Query keeps you informed about your enrolled practitioners. You will receive email notifications within 24 hours of a report received by the NPDB. Continuous Query is only for querying on practitioners, not health care organizations.
Like One-Time Query, Continuous Query meets legal and accreditation requirements for querying the NPDB.
How to Use Continuous Query
You can perform the following actions when using Continuous Query.
- Activate Continuous Query
- Enroll and Receive Continuous Query Notifications
- Manage Continuous Query Enrollments
- Use the Search Results to Enroll New Practitioners
- Reenroll a Subject from a Canceled Enrollment
- View Enrollment Confirmations
- Renew a Continuous Query Enrollment
- Update a Practitioner Profile
- Cancel a Continuous Query Enrollment
Fees
Currently, the annual charge is $2.50 for each enrolled practitioner.
How to Use Continuous Query (video)
This video walks you through the steps to enroll a practitioner in Continuous Query. New
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Why Choose Continuous Query?
An infographic that discusses the differences between Continuous Query and One-Time Query.
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