This is a detailed tutorial helping clinicians navigate and complete the NPPES application for a Type 2 NPI.

The type 2 NPI is an organizational NPI and is required for businesses.

Click to watch a video tutorial on YouTube.

Who Needs An Organizational Type 2 NPI?

• Physical Therapist in Private Practice
• Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
• Speech-Language Pathologist in Private Practice

What is a Type 1 NPI?

A type 1 NPI is for individual providers. Any individual provider working in the United States may apply for a type 1 NPI and will only be issued a single NPI regardless of where you choose to work within the US.

How long does it take to receive a Type 2 NPI?

During 2021 and into 2022 the application process takes approximately 15-minutes to complete and the NPI is issued within 24-hours.

How much does it cost to apply for a Type 2 NPI?

There is no application fee for a Type 2 NPI. The only requirement is that you have a business with a tax identification number or employer identification number.

Do I need a personal NPI to apply for a Type 2 NPI?

No. The type 2 organizational NPI is for a business. Any individual working for the business or on behalf of the business may submit the application.

How do begin the application process?

Log into NPPES Website: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/

Step 1: Click on “Apply for an organizational NPI”

NPI Type 2 Enrollment

Step 2: Choose “I am an Employee of the Provider”

Screenshot 2 of the NPI type 2 enrollment

Step 3: Enter your Tax ID and Business name

Be sure to enter it exactly as it appears on your IRS Letter the CP 575.

* Choose No for “Is the organization a subpart?”

Step 3 of the NPI Type 2 Enrollment

Step 4: Mailing address

Click “Add a business mailing address” Fill out the required information.

Step 4 of the NPI Type 2 Enrollment

* Mobile-only therapists should use your home address and check the checkbox indicating "This is my home address."

Step 5 in the NPI Type 2 Enrollment

Then click “Practice Location (only one required)” and fill out the required information.

* Choose "This is my home address" if you are a mobile therapist.

NPI Practice Location

Step 5: End Point Screen

End Point - Scroll to the bottom of the page and click next.

NPI Type 2 End Point

Step 6:

Other identifiers - Scroll to the bottom of the page and click next.

NPI Type 2 Other Identifiers

Step 7:

Taxonomy - Choose single specialty > enter physical therapist or occupational therapist or speech-language pathologist 

225100000X - Physical Therapist 

225X00000X - Occupational Therapist 

235Z00000X - Speech-Language Pathologist -  

NPI Type 2 Taxonomy Codes

Step 8:

Contact Information - Click add contact information

NPI Type 2 Contact Information

NPI Type 2 Contact Information Detailed View

Step 9:

Final Error Check

NPI Type 2 Error Check

Step 10:

Check the box at the bottom and click submit.

NPI Type 2 Final Screen

After you submit the final screen you will receive a pop-up window confirming that your enrollment has been submitted. 

In the next 0ne to 24 hours you will be issued the actual NPI number for your business.