Health Provider API
NPI autocomplete API

NPI autocomplete API for search-as-you-type UIs

When users type a name instead of a ten-digit NPI, directory search returns candidates you can confirm with a follow-up lookup.

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Why teams choose Health Provider API

When users type a name instead of a ten-digit NPI, directory search returns candidates you can confirm with a follow-up lookup.

  • Search by last name, organization name, city, and state
  • Limit parameter for tight typeahead result sets
  • Confirm selection with a direct NPI lookup call

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curl -sS -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" "https://healthproviderapi.com/api/v1/providers/search?last_name=Smith&limit=10"
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