National Provider Identifier (NPI) Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to NPI Welcome page.

Look under "Individual Providers:"

Action

1. Click on "Create a Login". You will be re-directed to a CMS I&A page. Create a login through the Identity & Access Management System.

PRINT THE PAGE WITH YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORDFOR YOUR RECORDS.

You will need your user ID and password to update your information as it changes during your medical career. (This information is also included in the email that you will receive from NPPES when your NPI is issued.)

2. When completed you will be returned to the original NPPES page. Login to NPPES under "Manage or Apply for your personal NPI Record" with your I&A Username and password.

2. NPI Application Instructions

Online Help is available from each page of the application by clicking "Help" at the top right of each of the pages.

1. Click on "NEW NPI Application"

2. Read Terms.

3. Click on "Submit New NPI Application"

3. Provider Profile

1. Complete Provider Profile.

*Indicates Required Field

2. Answer "No" to the question at the bottom of the page: "Is the Provider a Sole Proprietor?".

4. Business Mailing Address

1. Enter your Residency/Fellowship program address * DO NOT USE YOUR PERSONAL ADDRESS

5. Business Practice Location

1. Click on "Same As Business Mailing Address Address".

2.Enter program phone number * DO NOT USE YOUR PERSONAL PHONE NUMBER. Do not list a fax#; it is not required.  

6. Business Mailing Address Standardization

1. Click on "Accept Standardized Address".

7. Other Identification Numbers

1. Some housestaff may have obtained Medicare, Medicaid or UPIN Provider Numbers prior to their arrival at MCWAH. If so, enter the information on this page.

2. If you don't have those numbers, click "Next" to go on to the next page.

8. Taxonomy/License Information

Comments

This is the most complicated part of the application. Read the points listed below before proceeding with this section of the application.

• There are over 175 Taxonomy codes from which to choose.
• If there is any doubt in selecting the appropriate code, select the most general.
• You will update your Taxonomy code throughout your career if you pursue additional subspecialties.
• List of Taxonomy Codes are available.

ONLY ONE TAXONOMY CODE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS APPLICATION

If you are not licensed as a physician or dentist in the United States:

1. Click on "Add Taxonomy".
2. Select Provider Type Code 39 for "Student, Health Care"
3. For Classification Name-Area of Specialization Select: Highlight "39020000X-Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program".li>
4. Your Taxonomy Code is 390200000X.
5. Click on "Save".

If you are licensed in any state in the United States:

1. Click on Add Taxonomy
2. Select Provider Type Code 20 (allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians). Licensed Dentists - select code Type 12.
3. Select the Taxonomy Code corresponding to the residency or fellowship program in which you are currently enrolled.
4. Enter the license numbers and states where you are licensed. You will probably use the same Taxonomy code for all of the license entries.
5. Click on "Save".

9. Contact Person Information

Comments

You are in the best position to answer questions that may come up in reference to your application. Therefore, use the Provider (you) as the Contact Person.

Action

1. Click on Same as Provider.

2. Under Additional Information for the Contact Person, use your home phone number and email address.

10. Certification Statement

Action

Read the Statement, check the box and click Submit. Your application will be processed and you will receive email notification of your NPI will be issued within 2-10 days. Print a copy of this email and retain for your files as the information will be needed throughout your medical career.