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oncology npi number

onc_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

onc_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  onc_npi as oncology_npi_number
FROM claims;

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