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problem npi number

prob_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

prob_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  prob_npi as problem_npi_number
FROM claims;

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