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insurer npi number

ins_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

ins_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ins_npi as insurer_npi_number
FROM claims;

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