Carrier/DME Referring Physician NPI Number

Updated research request forms and data security approval requirement effective 4/24/23

This variable is contained in the following files:

Outpatient (Encounter) Home Health Agency (Encounter)

SAS Name

RFRG_PHYSN_NPI

The national provider identifier (NPI) number of the physician who referred the beneficiary or the physician who ordered the Part B services or durable medical equipment (DME).

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Source: Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs)