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advance directive npi number

advdir_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The national provider identifier for a end-of-life care wishes. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the advance directive across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for advance directive management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

advdir_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  advdir_npi VARCHAR(100),  -- advance directive npi number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  advdir_npi as advance_directive_npi_number
FROM claims;

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