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remittance npi number

remit_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

remit_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  remit_npi as remittance_npi_number
FROM claims;

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