Guides

Short, sourced answers to the questions behind the numbers.

How to Find Your Provider Taxonomy CodePick the NUCC taxonomy code that matches your training: start from the group, choose a classification, add a specialization only if you are certified in it. How to Get an NPI NumberApply for an NPI free through NPPES: what you need, how long it takes, and the taxonomy and address decisions that cause problems later. NPI Type 1 vs Type 2: Which Do You Need?Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 identify organizations. When a solo practitioner needs both, and how each appears on claims.