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The NPI is a single identification number that will be assigned by the federal government to health care providers. The NPI will be used to identify physicians, hospitals and other medical professionals in all electronic HIPAA transactions. It is intended to improve the efficiency of the health care system and help to reduce fraud and abuse.
