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What type of information does the NPDB contain about health care practitioners?
The NPDB contains information on health care practitioners who have been reported due to adverse actions, medical malpractice payment reports (MMPRs), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports, and other relevant incidents. Note: The NPDB does not maintain a comprehensive database of all health care practitioners or physicians, only those subject to NPDB reporting requirements.
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