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snomed npi number

snomed_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

snomed_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  snomed_npi as snomed_npi_number
FROM claims;

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