The unique identifier for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, organizations, and facilities that provide healthcare services or supplies is the:

A. Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN).
B. Social Security number.
C. National Provider Identifier (NPI).
D. National Health Plan Identifier.


Answer: National Provider Identifier (NPI).

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