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implant npi number

impl_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

impl_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  impl_npi as implant_npi_number
FROM claims;

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