Abbreviation
Healthcare
carrier npi number
carr_npiUsage Notes
Insurance company - National Provider Identifier
Global Definition
The national provider identifier for a insurance company. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the carrier across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for carrier management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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