National Provider Identifier Numbers
Introduction
As of February 1st 2019, the Behavioral Health insurance companies that fund the services that Active Steps provide, require all staff to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
An NPI number is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
All Individuals and Organizations who meet the definition of health care provider are eligible to obtain a NPI. At Active Steps. This includes all staff who have contact with clients and families.
If you already have an NPI number, please provide it to Lesly Preston, the Active Steps Custodian of Records. You can email the information to [email protected]
If you do not have an NPI number, you will need to obtain one.
How do I obtain an NPI number?
Obtaining an NPI number is relatively straightforward. Please follow these steps to do so:
1. Go to https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/IAWeb/register/startRegistration.do
2. Complete the four steps shown below:
As of February 1st 2019, the Behavioral Health insurance companies that fund the services that Active Steps provide, require all staff to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
An NPI number is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
All Individuals and Organizations who meet the definition of health care provider are eligible to obtain a NPI. At Active Steps. This includes all staff who have contact with clients and families.
If you already have an NPI number, please provide it to Lesly Preston, the Active Steps Custodian of Records. You can email the information to [email protected]
If you do not have an NPI number, you will need to obtain one.
How do I obtain an NPI number?
Obtaining an NPI number is relatively straightforward. Please follow these steps to do so:
1. Go to https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/IAWeb/register/startRegistration.do
2. Complete the four steps shown below:
- Enter your ACTIVE STEPS email address
- Re-enter your ACTIVE STEPS email address
- Enter the text in the image
- Click “Submit”
3. Follow the onscreen instructions carefully to complete the process
4. Note that during the application process, you will be asked to select a “Taxonomy Code”. When you see this, please select the code appropriate to your position from the dropdown list. The options will be:
How long does it take to receive my NPI number?
CMS estimates that, in general, a health care provider who submits a properly completed, electronic application could have an NPI within ten days. However, experience suggests that the system does not always notify the applicant of their NPI number via email. Beginning 48 hours following completion of the application process, you should go to the NPI Registry (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov) and search for your name to see if your NPI number has been assigned. When searching, you are only required to enter your first and last name and select your state.
4. Note that during the application process, you will be asked to select a “Taxonomy Code”. When you see this, please select the code appropriate to your position from the dropdown list. The options will be:
- Behavior Analyst - 103K00000X
- Assistant Behavior Analyst - 106E00000X
- Behavior Technician - 106S00000X
How long does it take to receive my NPI number?
CMS estimates that, in general, a health care provider who submits a properly completed, electronic application could have an NPI within ten days. However, experience suggests that the system does not always notify the applicant of their NPI number via email. Beginning 48 hours following completion of the application process, you should go to the NPI Registry (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov) and search for your name to see if your NPI number has been assigned. When searching, you are only required to enter your first and last name and select your state.
NOTE: You may be taken to a list of names. If this happens, and your name and correct details appear on the list, select yours and you will be taken to your newly assigned NPI number.
If your name and details do not appear , then this means your number has not yet been assigned.
You should check back daily until the number has been assigned. When your number has been assigned, it will appear like the following:
If your name and details do not appear , then this means your number has not yet been assigned.
You should check back daily until the number has been assigned. When your number has been assigned, it will appear like the following:
Once you have the information, please provide the information to the Custodian of Records
([email protected]) as soon as possible.
([email protected]) as soon as possible.
