A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a required element for participating in the CENTIPEDE Health Network. There is no cost to obtain an NPI and you will generally receive your NPI number in approximately 1 business day after applying.
Before you get started, ensure that you know the name utilized for filing your taxes. You want to create a consistent name tying your legal name to your NPI.
Most CENTIPEDE Providers are Organizations. Organizations obtain an Entity Type 2 NPI and not an Entity Type 1 NPI.
Time needed: 5 minutes
Instructions: Use the following links and guidance to obtain your NPI.
- Go to the NPI website https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/
Create an Account
- Next enter the Correct Information for an Entity Type 2 for your Organization.
Tip: A Type 1 NPI is for licensed individuals who render direct care to patients; e.g., physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, pharmacists,physical therapists, etc.
- Choosing Your Taxonomy is Important. Taxonomy describes the services you provide.
Accuracy is important and can be a little confusing. You can look-up taxonomy using the following link https://nex12.org/images/PDF/Taxonomy_20_0.pdf
TIP: Taxonomy codes are ten characters in length, alphanumeric in nature and always end with the letter X. The first four characters of a taxonomy code indicate its Level 2 Classification. The middle five characters vary depending on the Level 3 Area of Specialization.
For simplicity, we’ve also compiled the most frequent taxonomy codes used for CENTIPEDE Providers:
Adult Day Health: 261QA0600X
Assistive Technology Supplier: 225CA2500X
Case Manager/Care Coordinator: 171M00000X
Case Management: 251B00000X
Chore Provider: 372500000X
Home Health: 251E00000X
Home Delivered Meals: 332U00000X
Homemaker: 376J00000X
Contractor: 171W00000X
Contractor-Home Modification: 171WH0202X
Contractor-Vehicle Modification: 171WV0202X
Personal Care: 3747P1801X
Respite Care: 385H00000X
Pest Control: 171W00000X - Complete and Submit.
Well done! You will receive a registration notification once the NPI submission is approved. Save this documentation and keep your address and contact information current.
- Updates
If your Organization adds additional services you can add NEW Taxonomies to your existing NPI. You do not need to request a new NPI unless you wish to bill these services separately.