Primary Follow-Up Physician
Organization | Field Name | ID | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
KCR | Primary Follow-Up Physician (FupPhys) | 31100 | yes |
NAACCR | Physician--Follow-Up | yes |
Field Length: 7
This field is provided for entry of a code number assigned to the physician following this patient for treatment at this institution. Use the physician's Kentucky License Number and develop your own codes for identifying out-of-state physicians who may be following your patients.
The web site for the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure is located at: http://kbml.ky.gov/. The link for the online directory is found under Online Searches, called Physician Profile/Verification of Physician License.
A lookup for NPI numbers is available at https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/.
This field will be used to generate mailing labels to physicians to use with your follow up letters.
Hospitals may code '9999999' for "Unknown", but this field may not be left blank.