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network npi number

net_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

net_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  net_npi as network_npi_number
FROM claims;

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