Which of the following is a lifetime 10-digit number issued to physicians that replaces all other numbers assigned by various health plans?
A) TIN
B) PIN
C) UPIN
D) NPI

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NPI (National Provider Identifier) is a unique, lifetime 10-digit number issued to healthcare providers in the US by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as mandated by HIPAA. It replaces all other numbers assigned by various health plans, including UPIN (Unique Physician Identification Number) which is no longer used. TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) is used for tax purposes, and PIN (Personal Identification Number) is used for secure access to certain systems.

Which of the Following Is a Lifetime 10-Digit Number Issued