power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc. competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to sing well. abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes: Composing music is beyond his abilities.
Health care entity-an organization that provides health care services in a setting that is not otherwise licensed by the state. Health care entity includes any of the following which are not part of another licensed facility, including: Outpatient surgery centers, cardiac care centers, or kidney dialysis centers.
Entity Type Code â The type of health care provider that is being assigned an NPI. Codes are as. follows: Entity Type Code 1 (A Person) â Individuals who render health care or furnish health. care supplies to patients; e.g., physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, pharmacists, physical therapists. Note: Individuals who have incorporated may also have the. corporation obtain an NPI as a Type 2 organization.