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This is a ten digit, intelligence-free, numeric identifier designed to replaced all previous provider legacy numbers. Th

Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:12 pm
by answerhappygod
This is a ten digit, intelligence-free, numeric identifier designed to replaced all previous provider legacy numbers. This number identifies the physician universally to all payers. This number is issued to all HIPAA-covered entities. It is mandatory on the CMS1500 and UB-04 claim forms.

A. National Practitioner Databank (NPD)
B. Universal Physician Number (UPN)
C. Master Patient Index (MPI)
D. National Provider Identifier (NPI)