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 CMS- 1500 and UB-04 claim forms.
- National Practitioner Databank (NPD)
- Universal Physician Number (UPN)
- Master Patient Index (MPI)
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
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