The NPI fulfills a requirement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). It also replaces all provider identifier numbers assigned by payers and is used by health care professionals.
Philistine, one of a people of Aegean origin who settled on the southern coast of Palestine in the 12th century bce, about the time of the arrival of the Israelites.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Philistine(Noun) A person from ancient Philistia. 2  Philistine(Noun) A person who lacks appreciation of art or culture. 3  Philistine(Adjective) Of or pertaining to the ancient Philistines.  Philistine(Adjective) Lacking appreciation of culture; also philistine.