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Abbreviation
Healthcare

device npi number

dev_npi

Usage Notes

Medical equipment item - National Provider Identifier

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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