How many National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers do I need?
A2 – It is entirely up to the organizational structure of your company to determine how many NPI numbers will be necessary. Medicare strongly encourages a provider obtain a One Medicare Provider Number to One National Provider Identifier ratio. If a provider chooses to select 1 NPI to multiple Medicare Provider Numbers, please ensure the NPI notification identifies all Medicare Provider Numbers (OSCAR) and all taxonomy codes (provider types) are listed. This will help ensure proper payment after May 23, 2007 If a provider chooses to select multiple NPI numbers to 1 Medicare Provider Number (OSCAR), please include all NPI notifications with the 855A application. If an NPI identifies each additional practice location that operates with the same Medicare provider number, please complete section 4 of the 855A for each practice location and identify which NPI is assigned to what practice location. The primary practice location should always be the first section 4 listed on the 855A applicat
Related Questions
- When a provider is billing Medi-Cal for a surgery, do they need to include the facility’s National Provider Identifier (NPI) on the claim?
- Does Wells Fargo Third Party Administrators, Inc. have any special requirements for use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI)?
- When are providers required to bill Medi-Cal using their National Provider Identifier (NPI) on the new CMS-1500 claim form?
