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Do providers rendering services in a county clinic need to register their own NPI?

April 26, 2017clinic County NPI REGISTER rendering Services

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Do providers rendering services in a county clinic need to register their own NPI?

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Yes. Providers rendering services in a county clinic will need to register their own NPI if they currently have a Medi-Cal provider number. If a provider does not have a Medi-Cal provider number, they may not bill the Medi-Cal program directly so they do not have to register an NPI at this time. However, if the individual provider is a covered entity, as defined by the NPI Rule, the provider must apply for an NPI and their NPI must be included on all claims the clinic submits to Medi-Cal for reimbursement.