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The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a 10-digit identification number that the federal government assigns to healthcare providers. It is one of the simplifications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) intended to reduce fraud and improve the efficiency of the healthcare system.
