Supported resource types and identifiers
Resource matching supports seven FHIR R4 resource types. For each type, it matches on the following identifiers. Identifiers not listed here are not used for matching.
Patient and RelatedPerson
| Identifier | Scope |
|---|---|
| Social Security Number (SSN) | Globally unique |
| Medicare HIC | Globally unique |
| Medicare MBI | Globally unique |
| Driver's license | Scoped to the issuing state |
| Medical record number (MRN) | Scoped to the issuing system |
| Passport number | Scoped to the issuing country |
Practitioner and PractitionerRole
| Identifier | Scope |
|---|---|
| National Provider Identifier (NPI) | Globally unique |
| Tax ID (EIN) | Globally unique |
| DEA number | Globally unique |
| NCSBN ID | Globally unique |
| Medical license number | Scoped to the issuing state |
Organization
| Identifier | Scope |
|---|---|
| National Provider Identifier (NPI) | Globally unique |
| Tax ID (EIN) | Globally unique |
| CLIA number | Globally unique |
| CMS Certification Number (CCN) | Globally unique |
| Global Location Number (GLN) | Globally unique |
Location
| Identifier | Scope |
|---|---|
| National Provider Identifier (NPI) | Globally unique |
| Global Location Number (GLN) | Globally unique |
| CMS Certification Number (CCN) | Globally unique |
Device
| Identifier | Scope |
|---|---|
| Unique Device Identifier (UDI) | Globally unique |
| Serial number | Scoped to the manufacturer |
