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patient npi number

pt_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pt_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pt_npi as patient_npi_number
FROM claims;

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