31Functions in relation to allocation of identification numbers

31 Functions in relation to allocation of identification numbers

The following are prescribed functions: (a) allocating identification numbers for the purposes of the National Health Act to medical practitioners and to participating dental practitioners; (b) allocating identification numbers for the purposes of the Health Insurance Act to the following persons in relation to the person’s places of practice: (i) practitioners; (ii) approved pathology practitioners; (iii) participating midwives; (iv) participating nurse practitioners; (v) participating optometrists; (vi) persons providing health services determined under section 3C of that Act.