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orthopedic npi number

ortho_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

ortho_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ortho_npi as orthopedic_npi_number
FROM claims;

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