This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
PRVDR_NUM_SYS
A code to identify the kind of provider identifier that is captured in the PRVDR_NUM data element.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 1 | State-specific Medicaid Provider ID |
| 2 | NPI |
| 3 | Medicare ID |
| 4 | NCPDP ID |
| 5 | Federal Tax ID |
| 6 | State Tax ID |
| 7 | SSN |
| 8 | Other |
The name of the entity that assigned the PRVDR_NUM is called PRVDR_NUM_ISSG_ENT_ID.
Source: T-MSIS Annual Provider TAF