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Variable: SRVC_PRVDR_ID_QLFYR_CD

Service provider identification number qualifier code

Description

This variable indicates the type of pharmacy provider identifier that was used in the SRVC_PRVDR_ID field, as reported by the Part D sponsor on the PDE record submitted to CMS.

Comment

This variable may only be obtained if the investigator receives the SRVC_PRVDR_ID (instead of the CCW_PHARM_ID/NCPDP_ID).

Values

This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.

Values for
Value Description
01 National Provider Identifier (NPI)
06 Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN)
07 National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) provider identifier
08 State license number
11 Federal tax number
99 Other Null/missing

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: SRVC_PRVDR_ID_QLFYR_CD
  • Long Name: SRVC_PRVDR_ID_QLFYR_CD
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 2
  • Source: PDE
  • Value Format:

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