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Type 1 vs Type 2 NPI: Which Do You Need?

The National Provider Identifier is not one thing. There are two types, Type 1 and Type 2, and most providers eventually need both. Getting them confused or trying to bill with the wrong one causes denials that are easy to avoid but expensive to fix.

By Mark Wood June 11, 2026Credentialing

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Group Practice Credentialing: Adding a Provider in 2026

Adding a new provider to a group practice is faster than fresh credentialing, but only if you know the structure. Two NPIs, two enrollment tracks, reassignment of benefits through the CMS-855I, roster updates with each commercial payer, and an effective date that determines whether claims pay. Here's how it actually works in 2026.

By Mark Wood May 26, 2026Credentialing