The National Provider and Plan Enumeration System (NPPES) and the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Data
Inform the public that CMS no longer issues, updates or use UPINs in claims processing effective May 23, 2008 and provide information on how to access the NPPES and UPIN data.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 25, 2008
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