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beneficiary npi number

benf_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

benf_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  benf_npi as beneficiary_npi_number
FROM claims;

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