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procedure npi number

proc_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

proc_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proc_npi as procedure_npi_number
FROM claims;

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