Type 2- ‘Organizations’

• An organization NPI is assigned to an organization, a facility, a practice or any non-individual provider of health care. 
• An organizational NPI should be secured by  home health agencies, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, labs, durable medical equipment companies, group provider practices, etc. 

Type 2- Multiple Providers or Incorporated Practices-each individual provider must apply for an individual NPI. Two or more providers that have incorporated into a partnership or join a practice have the option of also obtaining an organization NPI for the practice.

Example of an Organization NPI for a clinic: