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acuity npi number

acu_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

acu_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  acu_npi VARCHAR(100),  -- acuity npi number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  acu_npi as acuity_npi_number
FROM claims;

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