| # | Name | Location | Type | Details | Index | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .01 | effective date/time | 0;1 | DATE-TIME | B | This field contains the date and time of the last change to the NPI field. | |
| .02 | status(+) | 0;2 | SET OF CODES | 1:ACTIVE 0:INACTIVE | The Status of an NPI is either 'ACTIVE' or 'INACTIVE'. I 'ACTIVE' then the NPI will be accessible by end-users to document a particular provider. If 'INACTIVE', then the NPI will only be accessible by the application to display legacy data. | |
| .03 | npi(+) | 0;3 | FREE TEXT | C | Each VHA Billable Practitioner should have applied for the NPI through CMS' National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI Confirmation Letters are sent by CMS and indicate the NPI assigned. Practitioners may present their NPI Confirmation Letter as a source document to verify the accuracy of the NPI or you may contact your Local NPI Maintenance Team Leader for assistance. |
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