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NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFIER STANDARD (NPI)




The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Standard. The NPI is a
unique identification number for covered health care providers. Covered health
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