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carrier npi number

carr_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

carr_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  carr_npi as carrier_npi_number
FROM claims;

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