I am finally officially licensed in my state and I want to apply for paneling through BCBS but I am finding a stumbling block with the application process...it asks for a Tax ID number. If I want to apply as an independent practitioner (not as part of a group practice, agency, etc.) do I need to create a business/LLC and then use that tax number to apply? Can individuals use some private tax ID number? I am sure that I am missing something here because it seems like it should not be as complicated a process as I am making it out to be. Any help appreciated.