Billing Provider NPPES Taxonomy Code

SAS Name
BLG_PRVDR_NPPES_TXNMY_CD

The taxonomy code for the provider billing for the service.

Comments

Values and websites referenced may change over time.

The Provider Taxonomy Codes valid values can be found in the following link: https://x12.org/codes/provider-taxonomy-codes

This variable is not sourced from T-MSIS data as reported by states. Rather, the value is derived by CMS through mapping the billing provider NPI to the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) to obtain the NPPES taxonomy code.

Values: alphanumeric string

Ex: 207KA0200X = Allergy Physician

Null/missing = source value is missing or unknown

Source: T-MSIS Analytic File (TAF) Claims