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dependent npi number

dep_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

dep_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dep_npi as dependent_npi_number
FROM claims;

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