> ## Documentation Index
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# Provider Information Setup

> Complete the initial provider information form to begin creating your provider profile

# Provider Information Setup

The first step in creating your provider profile is completing the Provider Information form. This establishes the foundational details that will be used throughout your PriceMedic experience.

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## Required Information

### EIN (Employer Identification Number)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enter Your 9-Digit EIN">
    Input your organization's 9-digit Employer Identification Number in the format XX-XXXXXXX
  </Step>

  <Step title="Automatic Provider Search">
    Once you enter a valid EIN, PriceMedic will automatically search for associated providers and NPIs
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  The EIN is required and must be valid to proceed. This number links your profile to the correct organizational entity for rate transparency data.
</Note>

### Provider Name

Enter the complete legal name of your practice or organization exactly as it appears on official documents and contracts.

<Tip>
  Use the full legal entity name rather than "doing business as" (DBA) names to ensure accurate data matching.
</Tip>

### Profile Type

Select the appropriate profile type for your organization:

## What You'll Need

Before starting the setup process, gather the following information:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Essential Information" icon="id-card">
    * 9-digit Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    * Access to select the correct provider from available NPIs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Suggested Data" icon="magic">
    * Primary taxonomy (suggested from NPI registry)
    * Provider name (suggested from selected NPI)
    * Billing codes (suggested based on specialty)
    * Profile type (suggested from provider type)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Most information will be automatically populated once you select a provider, so you primarily need your EIN and knowledge of which provider/NPI to select.
</Note>

<Warning>
  Profile type selection affects data availability and analysis options. Choose carefully as this cannot be easily changed later.
</Warning>

## Available Providers (NPI Selection)

After entering a valid EIN, you'll see a list of National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) associated with your organization.

### NPI Selection Requirements

* **Minimum Selection**: You must select at least one NPI to continue
* **Multiple NPIs**: Select all relevant NPIs for comprehensive data coverage
* **Provider Verification**: Ensure selected NPIs represent active providers in your organization

<Steps>
  <Step title="Review Available NPIs">
    Check the list of NPIs that appear after EIN entry
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Relevant Providers">
    Choose NPIs for providers you want included in your profile analysis
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Selection">
    Confirm your selections include all active providers billing under this EIN
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Suggested Values After Provider Selection

<Note>
  Once you enter a valid EIN and select a provider, PriceMedic suggests values for taxonomy, billing codes, profile type, and provider name based on the registered NPI data. These are starting suggestions, not fixed selections, you can accept or change any of them before creating the profile. Your suggestions will differ depending on which provider you select.
</Note>

### What Gets Suggested

After selecting an NPI from the Available Providers list:

* **Primary Taxonomy**: Automatically filled with the provider's registered taxonomy code
* **Provider Name**: May be updated with the specific provider's name
* **Billing Code List**: Populated based on the provider's specialty and historical billing patterns
* **Profile Type**: Confirmed based on the provider type in the NPI registry

### Primary Taxonomy (Suggested)

<Warning>
  Primary taxonomy is limited to **physician taxonomy codes that start with "2"**. The system will only display providers with valid physician taxonomy codes.
</Warning>

#### Common Physician Taxonomy Codes

When a provider is selected, you may see taxonomy codes like:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Primary Care Specialties">
    * `207Q00000X` - Family Medicine
    * `208D00000X` - General Practice
    * `207R00000X` - Internal Medicine
    * `207RC0000X` - Cardiovascular Disease
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Surgical Specialties">
    * `208600000X` - Surgery
    * `2086S0120X` - Plastic Surgery
    * `2086X0206X` - Surgical Oncology
    * `2085R0202X` - Reproductive Endocrinology
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Medical Specialties">
    * `207V00000X` - Obstetrics & Gynecology
    * `207X00000X` - Orthopaedic Surgery
    * `208C00000X` - Colon & Rectal Surgery
    * `207T00000X` - Neurological Surgery
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Billing Code List (Suggested)

### Specialty-Based Auto-Selection

The system automatically selects the most appropriate billing codes based on:

* **Provider Taxonomy**: Codes relevant to the selected provider's specialty
* **Historical Data**: Common procedures for similar providers
* **Specialty Standards**: Industry-standard codes for the practice type

## Form Completion Process

### Step-by-Step Workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enter EIN">
    Input your 9-digit Employer Identification Number to search for associated providers
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Provider">
    Choose the appropriate NPI from the Available Providers list
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Auto-Populated Data">
    Review the automatically filled fields (taxonomy, billing codes, etc.)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Any Remaining Fields">
    Fill in any fields that weren't auto-populated
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Provider Profile">
    Click "Create Provider" to finalize your profile
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Required Fields Only

All fields in the form are required for profile creation:

* ✅ **EIN**: Valid 9-digit number
* ✅ **Provider Name**: Auto-populated or manually entered
* ✅ **Profile Type**: Professional (for physicians)
* ✅ **Available Providers**: At least one NPI selected
* ✅ **Primary Taxonomy**: Auto-populated when provider is selected
* ✅ **Billing Code List**: Auto-populated based on provider specialty

## Creating Your Provider Profile

Once all required information is entered:

1. **Review Information**: Double-check all entered data for accuracy
2. **Click "Create Provider"**: Submit the form to generate your profile
3. **Profile Processing**: System will process and validate your information
4. **Access Confirmation**: You'll receive confirmation when the profile is ready

<Note>
  Profile creation may take a few minutes as the system processes your information and begins collecting relevant rate transparency data.
</Note>

## Next Steps

After successfully creating your provider profile:

<Card title="Competitor Selection" icon="users" href="/guides/provider-profile/01-competitor-selection">
  Configure your competitive benchmarks for market analysis
</Card>

## Common Issues and Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="EIN Not Recognized">
    * Verify the 9-digit format is correct
    * Ensure the EIN is for a healthcare organization
    * Contact support if the EIN should be recognized but isn't found
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="No Available Providers Found">
    * Confirm the EIN is correct
    * Verify providers have active NPIs
    * Check that NPIs are properly associated with the EIN
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Invalid Taxonomy Code">
    * Ensure the code starts with "2" (physician codes only)
    * Verify the 10-digit format: `2XXXXXXXXX`
    * Check the code against the NUCC taxonomy database
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Need Help?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Support Documentation" icon="book" href="/resources">
    Access detailed setup guides and FAQs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="https://pricemedic.com/provider-contact-us">
    Get personalized assistance with profile creation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>