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Abbreviation
Healthcare

physician npi number

phys_npi

Usage Notes

Licensed medical doctor - National Provider Identifier

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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