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stay npi number

stay_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

stay_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  stay_npi as stay_npi_number
FROM claims;

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