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record npi number

rec_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

rec_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rec_npi as record_npi_number
FROM claims;

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