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physical npi number

pe_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pe_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pe_npi as physical_npi_number
FROM claims;

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