Provider Numbers
For each location the clinician practices in, they will require a different Provider Number.
A location generally means a different physical address, but it can also mean providing a different service at the same physical address, such as when a GP also provides a specialist service in another treatment room. A Provider Number is required by each clinician wanting to bill for services, and this number is issued by Services Australia.
- A change of business practices (such as when the Business changes hands) does not require a change of Provider Numbers.
- A change of physical location does require that each billing clinician apply for a new Provider Number to replace each number they used.
- If you need to be issued a new Provider Number, contact Services Australia.