Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN)
A Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) is a Medicare identifier assigned to an enrolled provider or supplier location by its Medicare Administrative Contractor.
Definition
A Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) is a Medicare identifier assigned to an enrolled provider or supplier location by its Medicare Administrative Contractor.
Why it matters
A PTAN is used with the NPI in Medicare enrollment, claims, and contractor communications and should be protected as sensitive information.
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