This is a 10-digit, intelligence-free, numeric identifier designed to replace 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 CMS-1500 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)
D
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