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Abbreviation
Healthcare

carrier npi number

carr_npi

Usage 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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