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benefit npi number

bnft_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

bnft_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bnft_npi as benefit_npi_number
FROM claims;

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