D&B Hoovers Healthcare Professional Insights Definitions
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
A unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers in the U.S. by CMS.
Provider Assignment Code (PAC) ID
An identifier used to track provider assignments within healthcare systems.
Credentials
Professional qualifications such as MD, DO, RN, etc., indicating the provider's level of training.
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Medical School Name
The name of the medical school from which the provider graduated.
Graduation Year
The year the provider graduated from medical school.
Is Hospitalist
Indicates whether the provider primarily works in a hospital setting.
Is Executive
Indicates if the provider holds an executive role such as CMO or Medical Director.
Is Key Opinion Leader
Indicates if the provider is recognized as an influential expert in their field.
Primary KOL Indicator
Primary designation of the provider as a Key Opinion Leader.
Secondary KOL Indicator
Secondary designation of the provider as a Key Opinion Leader.
Participates in MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System)
Indicates if the provider participates in CMS's MIPS program.
Participated in Clinical Trials
Indicates if the provider has been involved in clinical research.
Telehealth Adoption
Indicates if the provider offers telehealth services.
Predicted Locum Tenens Status
Predicts if the provider works as a temporary or traveling physician.
Primary Taxonomy
The primary classification of the provider's specialty.
Primary Specialty
The main area of medical practice for the provider.
Secondary Specialty
Additional areas of medical practice for the provider.
Primary Specialty Group
The broader group under which the primary specialty falls.
Claims-Based Primary Specialty
Specialty inferred from insurance claims data.
Claims-Based Primary Specialty Category
Category of specialty based on claims data.
Primary Practice Location Name
The name of the provider's main practice location.
Predicted Employer Name
The predicted name of the provider's employer.
Predicted Employer Firm Type
The predicted type of firm employing the provider (e.g., hospital, clinic).
Primary Affiliated Hospital Name
The main hospital with which the provider is affiliated.
Primary Affiliated Network Name
The main healthcare network with which the provider is affiliated.
Parent Network Name of Primary Affiliation
The parent organization of the provider's affiliated network.
Accepts Medicare Approved Amount in Full
Indicates if the provider accepts Medicare's full approved amount as payment.
Medicare Procedures
Number of procedures billed to Medicare.
Medicare Beneficiaries
Number of Medicare patients served.
Number of HCPCS/CPT Codes
Number of unique procedure codes billed.
Medicare Charges
Total charges submitted to Medicare.
Medicare Allowed Amount
Amount Medicare allows for services rendered.
Medicare Payments
Amount paid by Medicare.
Total Drug Prescription Count
Total number of prescriptions written.
Total Drug Day Supply
Total number of days of medication supplied.
Total Drug Cost
Total cost of prescribed drugs.
Total Number of Unique Drugs
Number of different drugs prescribed.
Total Drug Beneficiary Count
Number of patients receiving prescriptions.