This Is a Ten Digit, Intelligence-Free, Numeric Identifier Designed to Replaced

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Multiple Choice

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)

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