Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
which is assigned to health care providers as a 10 - digit numeric identifier, including a check digit in the last position?
a. npi
b. ein
c. mip
d. hpid

Explanation:

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a 10 - digit numeric identifier for healthcare providers, with the last digit being a check digit. The Employer Identification Number (EIN) is for tax - related business identification. MIP and HPID are not standard 10 - digit identifiers with a check digit in the last position for healthcare providers in the context of the common US healthcare system.

Answer:

A. NPI