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ophthalmology npi number

opht_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

opht_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  opht_npi as ophthalmology_npi_number
FROM claims;

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