National Provider Identifier
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National Provider Identifier Definition
A unique identification number for health care services, supplies, and equipment providers in the United States. NPI is assigned for use in all administrative and financial transactions specified by HIPAA. NPI is issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and is 10-position, all-numeric identification number with no embedded intelligence.
National Provider Identifier Synonyms
National Provider Identifier, NPI
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