NPI Type 1 vs. Type 2 — Individual vs. Organization
Every provider needs a Type 1 NPI. Every billing organization needs a Type 2. Sole proprietors only need Type 1 unless they billunder a TIN.
Type 1 NPI is for individual providers (MD, NP, PA, BCBA, RN). Type 2 is for organizations (LLC, Corp, hospital, agency). Many groups also enumerate Type 2 subparts for different practice locations.
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