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dermatology npi number

derm_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

derm_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  derm_npi as dermatology_npi_number
FROM claims;

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