What is an organization Type 2 NPI number?
Health care providers
Type 2 — Health care providers who are organizations, including physician groups, hospitals, nursing homes, and the corporation formed when an individual incorporates him/herself. Organizations must determine if they have “subparts” that need to be uniquely identified in HIPAA standard transactions with their own NPIs.
How long does it take to get a Type 2 NPI?
A provider who submits a properly completed electronic application could have an NPI in 10 days. The paper application process takes approximately 20 business days. To obtain your National Provider Identifier, go to http://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/ or call customer service at 800.465. 3203.
How do I know if my NPI is type 1 or 2?
Type 1 is for the provider. For practices with multiple dentists, obtain a Type 1 NPI for each dentist. Type 2 is for group practices, incorporated dental practices or other business entities paid under their business or corporate name, or under their employer identification number (EIN).
How do I find my Type 2 NPI?
What is my NPI? ¶ The National Provider Identifier (NPI) Registry can be accessed at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov and used to search for your NPI and corresponding information.
What is NPI entity type?
Individual health care providers may get NPIs as Entity Type 1. As a sole proprietor, you must apply for the NPI using your own SSN, not an Employer Identification Number (EIN) even if you have an EIN. As a sole proprietor, you may get only 1 NPI, just like any other individual.
Can I have 2 NPI numbers?
Individual Providers can only have one NPI, however, Organization Providers can have multiple NPIs.
Can a sole proprietor have a Type 2 NPI?
In terms of NPI assignment, a sole proprietor is an Entity type 1 (Individual) and is eligible for only one NPI (the sole proprietorship business is not eligible for its own NPI). As an individual, a sole proprietorship cannot be a subpart and cannot have subparts. (See NPI Final Rule for information about subparts.)
Can a sole proprietor have an NPI 2?
How Many NPIs Should a Sole Proprietor Have? A sole proprietor is eligible for only one NPI, just like any other Individual.
Why would a doctor have 2 NPI numbers?
A. An NPI is a 10 digit numerical identifier for providers of health care services. Under certain circumstances, a group could have more than one NPI if it chooses. For example a group with multiple offices or a lab may choose to get a separate Type 2 NPI for each office or ancillary.
Can an NPI be reactivated?
Reactivation Record the NPI you want to reactivate, provide the reason for reactivation, and complete Section 2. Sign and date the certification statement in Section 4A or 4B, as appropriate. See instructions for Section 4. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary.