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Domain

Provider

NPI, credentialing, taxonomy and provider networks

1,236 provider terms

statement npi numberstmt_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the billing provider printed on a patient account statement or explanation of benefits. Used in revenue cycle management to associate itemized charges and payment summaries with the responsible billing entity for patient and payer correspondence.

stay npi numberstay_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the attending or admitting provider associated with an inpatient hospital stay. Used in institutional claims and utilization management to attribute the full episode of inpatient care, including admission and discharge, to the responsible clinician.

strength npi numberstr_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the prescribing provider associated with a medication order specifying a particular drug concentration or dosage strength. Used in pharmacy and medication management systems to link prescribed drug strength details to the authorizing clinician.

study npi numberstdy_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the ordering or interpreting provider associated with a diagnostic imaging study such as a DICOM-compliant radiological examination. Used in radiology information systems and claims to attribute imaging study orders and interpretations to the responsible provider.

subscriber npi numbersubscr_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier associated with provider data linked to a subscriber's insurance enrollment record. Used in member eligibility and claims adjudication to connect the primary policyholder's coverage context with the rendering or billing provider responsible for their care.

substitution npi numbersub_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the prescribing or dispensing provider involved in authorizing or processing a generic or therapeutic medication substitution. Used in pharmacy claims and drug utilization systems to track substitution decisions and attribute them to the responsible clinician.

summary npi numbersumm_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the provider associated with a clinical or financial summary document, such as a care summary, discharge summary, or claims summary report. Used in health information exchange and revenue cycle systems to attribute summary-level records to the responsible provider.

supply npi numbersupl_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier assigned to the supplier or vendor providing clinical materials, durable medical equipment, or medical supplies. Used in claims processing to identify the billing entity responsible for supplying items to patients.

surgeon npi numbersurg_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier uniquely assigned to the performing surgeon on a surgical claim or operative record. Used in medical claims adjudication to attribute procedures, validate credentialing, and support quality reporting for surgical outcomes.

survey npi numbersurv_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier associated with the healthcare facility or provider entity linked to a patient satisfaction or clinical survey response. Used to correlate survey results with specific providers for quality measurement and performance reporting.

symptom npi numbersymp_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the clinician or facility that documented and assessed a patient-reported symptom during an encounter. Used in clinical data analysis to associate symptom records with the treating provider for care pattern and outcomes reporting.

syndrome npi numbersynd_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the provider or facility that diagnosed and managed a specific syndrome in a patient encounter. Used in claims and clinical records to attribute syndrome-related diagnoses to the responsible treating provider for reporting and analytics.

system npi numbersys_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier assigned to a health system entity at the organizational level. Used in claims and enrollment data to identify the overarching delivery system responsible for coordinating care across multiple facilities, practices, or service lines.

task npi numbertsk_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the clinician or care team member assigned to a specific clinical or administrative task within a care workflow. Used in care management systems to track accountability and attribution of patient-related work items to licensed providers.

technician npi numbertech_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier assigned to a licensed or certified clinical technician, such as a radiology or laboratory technician. Used in claims and procedure records to identify the credentialed technician who performed a diagnostic or therapeutic service.

termination npi numberterm_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the provider or facility associated with the termination of a patient's care episode, contract, or network participation record. Used in enrollment and credentialing systems to track which provider relationship was ended and when.

test npi numbertst_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the ordering or performing provider associated with a diagnostic test or laboratory examination. Used in claims and clinical data to link test orders and results to the responsible clinician for billing, tracking, and outcomes analysis.

therapist npi numberthrp_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier uniquely assigned to a licensed therapist, including physical, occupational, speech, or behavioral health therapists. Used in claims adjudication and clinical records to attribute therapy services to the credentialed provider delivering treatment.

transfer npi numberxfer_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the receiving or transferring provider or facility involved in a patient transfer between care settings or units. Used in claims and clinical records to document provider accountability during transitions of care for billing and continuity tracking.

trauma npi numbertrma_npi

The 10-digit National Provider Identifier of the trauma surgeon, emergency physician, or trauma center facility providing acute injury care. Used in claims and clinical documentation to attribute trauma services to the responsible provider for billing, registry reporting, and outcomes measurement.

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