Ensuring your taxonomy code aligns with your specialty is crucial for timely credentialing. If there's a mismatch, it can cause delays.
Follow these steps below to update your taxonomy code with your specialty
Step 1: Access the NPPES Portal
Visit the NPPES portal.
If you don't have access to your NPPES account or forgot your password, select 'Create or Manage an Account'.
Follow the steps to create/manage your account, including accepting terms and completing verification to reset your password.
Step 2: Log In to Your Account
After resetting your password, return to the NPPES landing page.
Enter your User ID and Password to log in.
Step 3: Edit Taxonomy Information
Once logged in, scroll down to find your NPI and other details.
Click on the Edit icon.
You should see a page shown in the photo below, and select the taxonomy code (highlighted in the photo).
Step 4: Navigate to the Taxonomy Page
On the taxonomy page, choose your taxonomy code from the drop-down menu according to your specialty.
After selecting the correct taxonomy code, click 'Save'.
Scroll down and ensure you've marked the updated taxonomy code as the primary one, then proceed by clicking 'Next'.
Click next to continue again
Click next to continue again.
Step 5: Verify and Submit Updated Information:
Check the Verification box in blue area and click submit
Verify all the information.
Check the verification box and click 'Submit'.
Note the tracking number provided for future reference.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, you can reach out to the credentialing team at Wellnite through their chat box or email them at [email protected] for assistance.