DOULA SERVICES
ENROLLMENT
ENROLLMENT
DOULA ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Any doula that formed a legal entity for their business (LLC, corporation, partnership) will use a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Type 2 to apply to PAVE. They will select either an individual or group practice.
CLARIFYING NPIs:
The NPI type is not dependent on whether the enrollment is for an individual or a group, but depends upon how the business is organized.
- A sole proprietor business will always use a Type 1 NPI
- An LLC or corporation will always use a Type 2 NPI (even it if is a single person.)
SERVICE-SPECIFIC GUIDES:
STEPS TO ENROLL AS A DOULA
- 1 Obtain your NPI (type 1 for individuals and/or type 2 for LLCs and corporations) - for application guidance, see Preparation Steps, Step 4
- 2 Decide which pathway you are pursuing: training or experience (see checklist for details)
- If training pathway, gather proof of training. Documentation must contain defined requirements, including lactation support, childbirth education, anatomy/pregnancy foundations, nonmedical comfort measures, and community resource development. Upload a syllabus if certificate lacks course hours.
- If experience pathway, gather testimonial letters of support. You need three. At least one must be from a licensed provider, CBO, or enrolled doula. They must meet specific requirements. Download templates here.
- 3 Create a PAVE account
- 4 If you are a sole proprietor BUT organized as an LLC, corporation or partnership, you MUST enroll with a Type 2 NPI. This is the most common mistake that holds up applications. You will then also enroll yourself as an individual doula with a Type 1 NPI.
- 5 Upload all supporting documentation.
- 6 Track the status of your application through the portal. Respond quickly to follow-up inquiries from PAVE specialists.
TESTIMONIAL LETTER REQUIREMENTS
Three letters are needed. Download templates here.
Disclaimer: This content is provided by Public Works Alliance and does not constitute official guidance from DHCS. For official program guidance, contact DHCS via the PAVE Help Desk.
DOULA SERVICES
ENROLLMENT
DOULA ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Any doula that formed a legal entity for their business (LLC, corporation, partnership) will use a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Type 2 to apply to PAVE. They will select either an individual or group practice.
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Provider Type: Individual Doulas who do NOT have an LLC or Corp.
PAVE Enrollment: Yes, must apply as an individual using an NPI Type 1
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Provider Type: Doulas organized as an LLC or Corp.
PAVE Enrollment: Yes - Will use an NPI Type 2
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Clarifying NPIs:
The NPI type is not dependent on whether the enrollment is for an individual or a group, but depends upon how the business is organized.
- A sole proprietor business will always use a Type 1 NPI
- An LLC or corporation will always use a Type 2 NPI (even it if is a single person.)
- A sole proprietor business will always use a Type 1 NPI
- An LLC or corporation will always use a Type 2 NPI (even it if is a single person.)
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY
See the full Doula Pave Checklist
- Type 1 NPI (Individual NPI) AND a Type 2 NPI if you are organized as an LLC or corporation.
- Documentation of doula training if doing the training pathway
- Testimonial letters (if doing the experience pathway) from an enrolled doula, CBO or qualifying licensed provider ( a physician, licensed behavioral health provider, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, licensed midwife). See the checklist for more details.
- Business address (it may be your residential address)
- Business license (even if you are a sole proprietor using your residential address
- Documentation of HIPAA and CPR Training
TESTIMONIAL LETTER REQUIREMENTS
Three letters are needed. Download templates HERE.
You must have at least one letter from any of the following
- OPTION 1 -
FROM A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION
Must be on the CBO's letterhead and signed by an authorized representative.
- OPTION 2 -
FROM A SPECIFIED LICENSED PROVIDER
Must be on the specified licensed provider's letterhead and include their NPI and provider type.
- OPTION 3 -
FROM AN ENROLLED DOULA
Must be on the doula's letterhead, include their NPI and address.
You must have at least two more letters from any of the following
CLIENT, CBO, ENROLLED DOULA, SPECIFIED LICENSED PROVIDER
IMPORTANT: Testimonial letters must contain NO protected health information or confidential patient information.
STEPS TO ENROLL AS A DOULA
- 1 Obtain your NPI (type 1 for individuals and/or type 2 for LLCs and corporations) - for application guidance, see Preparation Steps, Step 4
- 2 Decide which pathway you are pursuing: training or experience (see checklist for details)
- If training pathway, gather proof of training. Documentation must contain defined requirements, including lactation support, childbirth education, anatomy/pregnancy foundations, nonmedical comfort measures, and community resource development. Upload a syllabus if certificate lacks course hours.
- If experience pathway, gather testimonial letters of support. You need three. At least one must be from a licensed provider, CBO, or enrolled doula. They must meet specific requirements. Download templates here.
- 3 Create a PAVE account
- 4 If you are a sole proprietor BUT organized as an LLC, corporation or partnership, you MUST enroll with a Type 2 NPI. This is the most common mistake that holds up applications. You will then also enroll yourself as an individual doula with a Type 1 NPI.
- 5 Upload all supporting documentation.
- 6 Track the status of your application through the portal. Respond quickly to follow-up inquiries from PAVE specialists.
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Disclaimer: This content is provided by Public Works Alliance and does not constitute official guidance from DHCS. For official program guidance, contact DHCS via the PAVE Help Desk.