The provider identification number (PIN) of the physician/supplier (assigned by the Medicare Administrative Contractor [MAC]) who performed the service for this line item.
Comments
CMS identifies providers using the National Provider Identifier (NPI; effective May 1, 2007), which replaces legacy numbers (UPINs, PINs, etc.) on the standard HIPPA claim transactions.
CMS identifies providers using the National Provider Identifier (NPI; effective May 1, 2007), which replaces legacy numbers (UPINs, PINs, etc.) on the standard HIPPA claim transactions.
Source: NCH