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transfer npi number

xfer_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

xfer_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_npi as transfer_npi_number
FROM claims;

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