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plan npi number

pln_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pln_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pln_npi as plan_npi_number
FROM claims;

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