NPI Application Process for Physical Therapy

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NPI Application Process for Physical Therapy
This presentation is intended to be used as a
guideline for UCSF Health Care Providers within
the Department of Physical Therapy to apply for a
National Provider Identifier. Please contact
Joaquin Castillo Arana at 415.476.1804 or
aranaj_at_ucsfmg.ucsf.edu if you have any questions
on this process.
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The NPPES Website Online Enumeration Process

• https//nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/StaticForward.do?f
  orwardstatic.npistart

Health care providers can apply for an NPI on the
NPPES website linked above. From the that link,
choose Apply Online for an NPI
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The NPPES Website Online Enumeration Process
To begin the application process you must read
through all the instruction. The button to begin
the process is at the very bottom of the webpage
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The NPPES Website Online Enumeration Process
Make sure that you apply as Type 1 An
individual who renders health care
services. NOT AN ORGANIZATION
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Taxonomy Codes

• The majority of the questions asked for NPI
  enumeration are provider specific.
• The below taxonomy codes that will be primarily
  used for the UCSF Department Physical Therapy
  providers.
• http//www.wpc-edi.com/reference/
• The link above will direct you to an
  comprehensive list of other providers should you
  need it.
• Physical Therapist (PT) 225100000X
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 225100000X
• Occupational Therapist (OT) 225X00000X
• Audiologist (SLP) 231H00000X

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NPI Application Process for Physical Therapy
Once you complete the application process an NPI
will be emailed to the email address you used in
the application process. Please forward that
email to Joaquin Castillo Arana at the Medical
Group Credentialing so we can update your
provider record. Thank you so much for your time
and efforts! Please contact Joaquin Castillo
Arana at 415.476.1804 or aranaj_at_ucsfmg.ucsf.edu
if you have any questions on this process.
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1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625 415.476.1804 -
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