Medi-Cal Education & Outreach Provider Relations
Box UB-04 • FAQs

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1. When was NPI implemented?

    The NPI was implemented on December 17, 2007 for all Medi-Cal providers. Effective December 17, 2007, the NPI can be submitted in place of the Medi-Cal provider number.


2. Where would the provider representative signature go on the UB-04 claim form?

The provider representative signature is no longer required on the UB-04 form.


3. Are the attending, operating and other physician’s first and last name required on the UB-04 claim form?

This information is not required on the UB-04 form.