Request NPI category for Behavioral Health/Behavioral Management here

[Travis]

Hi Everyone,

Insurance companies are not typically forthcoming regarding provider
changes so I wanted to pass this onto you.

Beginning March 23, insurance companies will be requiring a provider
NPI number and as I understand it, this NPI will replace the
provider's EIN and/or Social Security number for claims. The
application links are below.

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalProvIdentstand/
Description of NPI
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalProvIdentStand/03_apply.asp#TopOfPage
Application for NPI

Also, within this application it is required that you list a Taxonomy
code.
Links to codes here: http://www.wpc-edi.com/codes/taxonomy
But surprise surprise - there is no code for Behavior Analysis. For
this reason it is important for all of us to request a new code to be
developed under Behavioral Health/Behavioral Management. It only takes
a few minutes. Here is the direct link to request those changes.http://
www.nucc.org/images/stories/word/health_care_provider_taxonomy_code_request_form_v2.doc

Please pass this onto other behavior analysts in the area so they will
(hopefully) be bombarded with requests for a code specifically for
Behavior Analysts!

Thank you,

Julie Josendale, M.S., BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst