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Abbreviation
Healthcare

beneficiary npi number

benf_npi

Usage Notes

Insurance coverage recipient - National Provider Identifier

Global Definition

The national provider identifier for a insurance coverage recipient. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the beneficiary across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for beneficiary management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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