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summary npi number

summ_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

summ_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  summ_npi as summary_npi_number
FROM claims;

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