Discussion: Process of Applying for NPI Number

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NPI

NPI is a single identification number (10 digit numerical identifier) issued by federal government to health care providers. It helps to improve the efficiency and reduce fraud and abuse of the health care system.

Process of applying NPI Number

Before starting the application, kindly make sure that you have the following things

It is an online application
The person needs 9 digit Employer Identification Number (EIN) approved by the IRS ( Internal Revenue service)
8 digit Medicaid provider number
Taxonomy code ( "251300000X" for all counties and school districts)
NB- after completing online application, never hit BACK or FORWARD button, which lose information you enetered. Only maximum of 30 minutes allowed to complete or else time out and you have to begin the process again

Process

Visit https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov
Click ''National Provider Identifier '' (NPI)
Click "Apply Online for an NPI"
Scroll to bottom of screen and click "Begin Application Form"
Create NPI User ID and Password
NB- it is advised to put user ID incorporate with the name of the organization as user id cannot be changed
After creating user id, follow instructions, while moving through the screens
Entity Type is type 2, "Organization"
Employer Identification Number (EIN)= 9 digit federal ID number
Screen entitled: "NPI Application Form- Other Identification Numbers": Click on "add identifier" and note the following
Type : Medicaid
Identification Number should be 8 digit Medicaid Provider Number
State is NY
Leave Blank on Description
Screen entitled: "NPI Application Form- Other Identification Numbers": Click on "add identifier" and note the following
Provider Type Code is "25 Agencies"
Classification Name- Area Of Specialization: "251300000x- Local Education Agency( LEA)"
Leave blank on License Number and State where Issued

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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