Medical Practice Registration & Setup
Common federal registration, tax, provider identity, DEA and CLIA resources used when establishing or maintaining a U.S. medical practice.
Form SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Download PDF IRS Form SS-4 used to apply for an Employer Identification Number.
Apply for an EIN Online
Use the official IRS online EIN application for eligible U.S. businesses.
Form W-9 — Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Download PDF Form W-9 for providing a taxpayer identification number and certification.
Form 8822-B — Change of Address or Responsible Party — Business
Download PDF IRS form used to report changes to a business address, location or responsible party.
NPI Application — NPPES
Apply for or update a Type 1 Individual or Type 2 Organization National Provider Identifier.
NPI Registry Search
Search public National Provider Identifier records for individual providers and organizations.
DEA Practitioner Registration
Access DEA registration, renewal, application status and controlled-substance registration resources for practitioners.
DEA Forms & Applications
Access official DEA new applications, renewal applications and registration tools.
CMS-116 — CLIA Application for Certification
Access the official CMS application used to apply for CLIA certification when applicable.
Medical Practice Startup Checklist
Download PDF checklist for organizing business registration, provider identifiers, licenses, enrollment and operational startup items.
Forms, portals and program requirements may change. Verify the current version and applicable requirements with the issuing organization before submission or use.