DMERC Line Supplier Provider Number

SAS Name
PRVDR_NUM

The billing number assigned to the supplier of the Part B service/DMEPOS by the National Supplier Clearinghouse, as reported on the line item for the DMERC claim. 

Comments

Different types of identifiers may be used. Refer to the variable called
DMERC_LINE_SUPPLR_TYPE_CD to determine the type used for each line.

Source: NCH

Code Code value
0 Clinics, groups, associations, partnerships, or other entities for whom the carrier's own ID number has been assigned.
1 Physicians or suppliers billing as solo practitioners for whom SSN's are shown in the physician ID code field.
2 Physicians or suppliers billing as solo practitioners for whom the carrier's own physician ID code is shown.
3 Suppliers (other than sole proprietorship) for whom EI numbers are used in coding the ID field.
4 Suppliers (other than sole proprietorship) for whom the carrier's own code has been shown.
5 Institutional providers and independent laboratories for whom EI numbers are used in coding the ID field.
6 Institutional providers and independent laboratories for whom the carrier's own ID number is shown.
7 Clinics, groups, associations, or partnerships for whom EI numbers are used in coding the ID field.
8 Other entities for whom EI numbers are used in coding the ID field or proprietorship for whom EI numbers are used in coding the ID field.