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department npi number

dept_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

dept_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dept_npi as department_npi_number
FROM claims;

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