A data element to capture the identification number used to distinguish providers from one another on claims and other interactions between providers and other entities.
Comments
The provider number type code (PRVDR_NUM_SYS) indicates the type of number used to populate this field, which is assigned by the issuing entity (PRVDR_NUM_ISSG_ENT_ID).
If the Provider Number System/Nomenclature (variable called PRVDR_NUM_SYS)= 7 (Social Security Number), or 8 (Other ID), then this value is set to null/missing.
Values: Alphanumeric character string (e.g.,51275987, 9999999999, 0000000012)
The provider number type code (PRVDR_NUM_SYS) indicates the type of number used to populate this field, which is assigned by the issuing entity (PRVDR_NUM_ISSG_ENT_ID).
If the Provider Number System/Nomenclature (variable called PRVDR_NUM_SYS)= 7 (Social Security Number), or 8 (Other ID), then this value is set to null/missing.
Values: Alphanumeric character string (e.g.,51275987, 9999999999, 0000000012)
Source: T-MSIS Annual Provider TAF