Can I Apply for an HPI-O Without Owning a Clinic?
Short Answer: Yes.
Any prescriber with an ABN can apply for a Healthcare Provider Identifier – Organisation (HPI-O), even if you don’t own a clinic. This includes psychiatrists, GPs, nurse practitioners, and other eligible health professionals.
The HPI-O is essential for accessing My Health Record, secure messaging, and ePrescribing. It identifies your organisation in digital health systems — and you don’t need a physical clinic to get one.
How to Register for an HPI-O
You’ll need to set up your organisation in PRODA first. Follow our step-by-step guide here:
Don’t Have a Clinic Address? Use a Virtual Office
If you need a clinic address for registration but want to keep your location private, you can use a virtual office. These services provide a legitimate business address that meets registration requirements.
Learn more here:
To access PRODA, click here
For additional information, refer to the Services Australia Registration Guide
For additional assistance, call HPOS on 132 150 (option 6) or email [email protected]