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guideline npi number

gdln_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

gdln_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  gdln_npi as guideline_npi_number
FROM claims;

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