The number issued to physicians by the Internal Revenue Service for income tax purposes is known as:
A) TIN.
B) PIN.
C) UPIN.
D) NPI.

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The number issued to physicians by the Internal Revenue Service for income tax purposes is known as TIN, or Tax Identification Number. PIN (Personal Identification Number) refers to a secure code used for accessing electronic records. UPIN (Unique Physician Identification Number) was a former physician identification system that has been discontinued. NPI (National Provider Identifier) is a unique 10-digit identification number for health care providers, including physicians, that is used for billing and other administrative purposes.

The Number Issued to Physicians by the Internal Revenue Service