Updated research request forms and data security approval requirement effective 4/24/23
This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
RFRG_PRVDR_NPI
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) assigned to a provider which identifies the physician or other provider who referred the patient.
External Resources
From CCW Data Documentation
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/AdministrativeSimplification/NationalProvIdentStand/
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| Null/missing | source value is missing or unknown |
Values and websites referenced may change over time.
To search CMS’s NPI registry, you may use the following link: https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/
SOURCE: T-MSIS Analytic File (TAF) Claims