NAME:         	Carrier Line Performing Provider ID Number (PIN)
 
 
 DESCRIPTION:	The provider identification number (PIN) of the 
		physician/supplier (assigned by the MAC) who 
		performed the service for this line item.

 
 SHORT NAME: 	PRF_PRFL

 LONG NAME: 	CARR_PRFRNG_PIN_NUM
 
 TYPE:		CHAR

 LENGTH: 	15
  
 SOURCE: 	CWF

 CODE VALUES:	-
 

 COMMENT:	CMS identifies providers using the National Provider 
		Identifier (NPI; effective May 1, 2007), which replaces 
		legacy legacy numbers (UPINs, PINs, etc.) on the 
		standard HIPPA claim transactions.