Can you have multiple NPI numbers?

Individual Providers can only have one NPI, however, Organization Providers can have multiple NPIs.

Do I need a separate NPI for my business?

All individual professional providers who either conduct business using HIPAA-standard transactions themselves or have business conducted on their behalf by an employer, are required to obtain a Type 1 National Provider Identifier (NPI).

What is sole proprietor in NPI?

A sole proprietor/sole proprietorship is an individual and is elegible for a single NPI. The sole proprietor must apply for the NPI using his or her own SSN, not an EIN even if he/she has an EIN. Because a sole proprietor/sole proprietorship is an individual, he/she cannot be a subpart and cannot designate subparts.

Can a business have an NPI?

Healthcare providers who are individuals are eligible for an Entity Type 1 (Individual) NPI. If these individuals incorporate themselves (i.e., if they form corporations) and the corporations are healthcare providers, the corporations are organization providers that are eligible for an Entity Type 2 (Organization) NPI.

Do I need a Type 2 NPI?

If you are an individual doctor or solo practitioner, you will need to start with a Type 1 NPI. Most group practices that supply superbills to their patients should have a Type 2 NPI. In some cases, even if you are the only healthcare provider in your practice it may be necessary to have a Type 2 NPI for your practice.

How do I get a group NPI?

How do I obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number for a group or organization? To obtain an NPI or to discuss any questions you have regarding your NPI application, please contact the NPI Enumerator at 1-800-465-3203 or login with your individual user ID at the NPPES site https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov.

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.

What is the difference between NPI Type 1 and NPI Type 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).

Is my NPI Type 1 or 2?

If you are an individual doctor or solo practitioner, you will need to start with a Type 1 NPI. Your individual NPI is akin to your social security number. It is a personal identifying number for you as an individual healthcare provider. A Type 2 NPI is for group practices from large to small.

What is a Type 2 NPI?

It is a personal identifying number for you as an individual healthcare provider. A Type 2 NPI is for group practices from large to small. Most group practices that supply superbills to their patients should have a Type 2 NPI.