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system npi number

sys_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

sys_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sys_npi as system_npi_number
FROM claims;

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