Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
which was developed by cms to assign the unique health care provider and health plan identifiers and to serve as a database from which to extract data?
a. nppes
b. pepper
c. npi
d. path

Explanation:

The National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) is a database developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It assigns unique identifiers (National Provider Identifiers - NPIs) to health care providers and health plans. The NPPES serves as a central source for accurate and up - to - date provider information.

Answer:

a. NPPES