NPI Application Process for Dermatology

This presentation is intended to be used as a guideline for UCSF Health Care Providers within the Department of Dermatology to apply for a

National Provider Identifier.

Please contact Joaquin Castillo Arana at 415.476.1804 or aranaj@ucsfmg.ucsf.edu if you have any questions on this process.

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• https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/StaticForward.do?forward=static.npistart

The NPPES Website Online Enumeration Process

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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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

The NPPES Website Online Enumeration Process

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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*

Taxonomy CodesThe 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.

•Registered Nurse (RN)163W00000X

•Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)164X00000X

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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@ucsfmg.ucsf.edu if you have any questions on this process.

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NPI Application Process for Dermatology