What identification number for a physician is required on all Medicare claims?

A) National Provider Number (NPI)
B) Social Security number
C) Physician's Identifying Number (PIN)
D) license number of physician

A

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Typical radiotherapy treatment sessions require the rotation of the therapy unit around the patient. The precision necessary to ensure rotational accuracy mandates that the therapy unit

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