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Abbreviation
Healthcare

practitioner npi number

prac_npi

Usage Notes

Licensed healthcare provider - National Provider Identifier

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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