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observation npi number

obs_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

obs_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  obs_npi as observation_npi_number
FROM claims;

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