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Section IV - National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number Definitions and Requirements
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a federal requirement; however, atypical providers are not
required to have an NPI number. Atypical providers are individuals and organizations that furnish ‘atypical’
or non-traditional services that are indirectly health care related, such as taxi service, home and vehicle
modifications, habilitation and respite services.
Basis for NPI Number NPI Number Level of Information
C – Entity whose name is
on the W-9
Tax ID number and name filed on the W-9: Legal owner of TIN - does not bill for medical services.
Indicate if it’s a Social Security number (SSN) or TIN.
D – Department
Department name: If the organization or sub-part was enumerated on the basis of a particular de-
partment, provide the Department Name that the NPI was based on, and designate this with a “D”
in the “Basis for NPI” field. Insert the Department Name in the “Level Information” field.
L – License
License number and state or state code: If the organization or sub-part was enumerated by
License, provide the state or state code and License Number that the NPI was based on, and des-
ignate this with an “L” in the “Basis for NPI” field. Insert the License Number and state or state code
in the “Level Information” field.
P – Place of service
address
Place of service address (street, city, state, ZIP+4) If the organization was enumerated by place of
service address, provide the street address that the NPI was based on and designate this with a
“P” in the “Basis for NPI” field. Insert the Place of Service address in the “Level Information” field.
List NPI number for each Group/Organization Place of Service
T – Tax ID number and
provider name
Tax ID number and Provider Name where care provider is not the same on the W-9, but bills with
this TIN. Indicate whether the Tax ID number is a SSN or TIN.
X – Taxonomy
NUCC Taxonomy Code: If the organization or sub-part was enumerated by a NUCC Taxonomy
code, provide the Taxonomy Code that the NPI was based on and designate this with an “X”
in the “Basis for NPI” field. Place the NUCC Taxonomy Code in the “Level Information” field.
O – Other
Any other basis for the NPI number: Provide any other basis for NPI number in the “Basis for
NPI Number” field and designate as “O”, with a description of the basis for that NPI in the “Level
Information” field.
M – Name
Insert the name of the care provider (physician or allied health professional) in the “Level
Information” field.
Section V – Sign and Submit
Submit completed forms, required information and any additional rosters to hpdemo@uhc.com.
*Person completing this form:
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