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Resource Profile: Practitioner

This StructureDefinition contains the maps for VistA file NEW PERSON (200) to us-core-practitioner.

Usage:

• Refer to this Resource Profile: AllergyIntolerance, Condition: Encounter Diagnosis, Diagnostic Report Note: Cytopathology DiagnosticReport, Diagnostic Report Note: Electron Microscopy DiagnosticReport... Show 17 more, Diagnostic Report Note: Surgical Pathology DiagnosticReport, Document Reference DocumentReference, Encounter: Inpatient Encounter, Encounter: Outpatient, Immunization Immunization, Lab Observation: Chem, hem, tox, ria, ser Observation, MedicationDispense: Original, MedicationDispense: Partial, MedicationDispense: Refill, MedicationRequest: NonVA, MedicationRequest: Outpatient, MedicationRequest: Pending, MedicationRequest: Unsigned, Practitioner Role, Procedure: Radiology, Procedure: Surgery Procedure and Smoking Status Observation
• CapabilityStatements using this Resource Profile: AMPL GUI, Lighthouse Clinical Health API, Debt Portal, Lung Cancer Screening and Lighthouse Patient Health API

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner		0..*	USCorePractitionerProfile(5.0.1)	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services This profile also complies with the profiles US Core Practitioner Profile (6.1.0) and US Core Practitioner Profile (7.0.0) dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
identifier:NPI	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NPI
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
start	SΣC	0..1	dateTime	Starting time with inclusive boundary ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
identifier:va-DEA	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DEA
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.814
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
identifier:va-nr	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-53.3
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VA_Number
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
identifier:va-VPID	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-9000
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VPID
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
identifier:va-IEN	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-.001
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: IEN
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: http://va.gov/identifiers/$Sta3n/200
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
given	SΣ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	SΣ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	SΣ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	SΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: phone
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: home
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: home
line	SΣ	0..4	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	SΣ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: Erewhon
state	SΣ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	US Zip Codes ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 9132
country	SΣ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
gender	SΣ	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: providerGender FHIR (required): see mapping VF_providerGender ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Constraints

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Practitioner.identifier:NPI.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:NPI.type	extensible	Pattern: NPI http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-DEA.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-DEA.type	extensible	Pattern: DEA http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-nr.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-nr.type	extensible	Pattern: VA_Number http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-VPID.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-VPID.type	extensible	Pattern: VPID http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-IEN.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-IEN.type	extensible	Pattern: IEN http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.system	required	Pattern: phone http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.use	required	Pattern: home http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.state	extensible	UspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/) http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-usps-state
Practitioner.gender	required	ProviderGender http://va.gov/fhir/ValueSet/providerGender from this IG
Practitioner.qualification.code	example	v2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7) http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360 from the FHIR Standard

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Practitioner	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCorePractitionerProfile

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner			USCorePractitionerProfile(5.0.1)	This profile also complies with the profiles US Core Practitioner Profile (6.1.0) and US Core Practitioner Profile (7.0.0)
Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
identifier:NPI		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NPI
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
period
start	S	0..1	dateTime	Starting time with inclusive boundary
identifier:va-DEA		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DEA
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.814
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:va-nr		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-53.3
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VA_Number
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:va-VPID		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-9000
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VPID
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:va-IEN		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-.001
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: IEN
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://va.gov/identifiers/$Sta3n/200
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
name
text	S	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family		1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	S	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
prefix	S	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name
suffix	S	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name
telecom
system		0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Required Pattern: phone
value		0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	S	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Required Pattern: home
gender	S	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: providerGender FHIR (required): see mapping VF_providerGender
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
qualification
code
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Practitioner.gender	required	ProviderGender http://va.gov/fhir/ValueSet/providerGender from this IG

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner		0..*	USCorePractitionerProfile(5.0.1)	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services This profile also complies with the profiles US Core Practitioner Profile (6.1.0) and US Core Practitioner Profile (7.0.0)
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
identifier:NPI	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
use		0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
period		0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NPI
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
start	SΣC	0..1	dateTime	Starting time with inclusive boundary
end	ΣC	0..1	dateTime	End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:va-DEA	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DEA
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.814
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:va-nr	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-53.3
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VA_Number
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:va-VPID	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-9000
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VPID
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:va-IEN	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-.001
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: IEN
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://va.gov/identifiers/$Sta3n/200
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	SΣ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	SΣ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	SΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. Required Pattern: phone
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point. Required Pattern: home
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	SΣ	0..4	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	SΣ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	SΣ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	US Zip Codes Example General: 9132
country	SΣ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
gender	SΣ	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: providerGender FHIR (required): see mapping VF_providerGender
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
period		0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Constraints

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Practitioner.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.identifier:NPI.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:NPI.type	extensible	Pattern: NPI http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-DEA.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-DEA.type	extensible	Pattern: DEA http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-nr.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-nr.type	extensible	Pattern: VA_Number http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-VPID.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-VPID.type	extensible	Pattern: VPID http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-IEN.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-IEN.type	extensible	Pattern: IEN http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.system	required	Pattern: phone http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.use	required	Pattern: home http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.type	required	AddressType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.state	extensible	UspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/) http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-usps-state
Practitioner.gender	required	ProviderGender http://va.gov/fhir/ValueSet/providerGender from this IG
Practitioner.qualification.code	example	v2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7) http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communication	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Practitioner	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCorePractitionerProfile

Summary

Must-Support: 14 elements

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner		0..*	USCorePractitionerProfile(5.0.1)	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services This profile also complies with the profiles US Core Practitioner Profile (6.1.0) and US Core Practitioner Profile (7.0.0) dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
identifier:NPI	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NPI
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
start	SΣC	0..1	dateTime	Starting time with inclusive boundary ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
identifier:va-DEA	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DEA
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.814
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
identifier:va-nr	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-53.3
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VA_Number
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
identifier:va-VPID	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-9000
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VPID
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
identifier:va-IEN	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-.001
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: IEN
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: http://va.gov/identifiers/$Sta3n/200
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 123456
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
given	SΣ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	SΣ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	SΣ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	SΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: phone
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: home
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: home
line	SΣ	0..4	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	SΣ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: Erewhon
state	SΣ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	US Zip Codes ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Example General: 9132
country	SΣ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
gender	SΣ	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: providerGender FHIR (required): see mapping VF_providerGender ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Constraints

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Practitioner.identifier:NPI.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:NPI.type	extensible	Pattern: NPI http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-DEA.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-DEA.type	extensible	Pattern: DEA http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-nr.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-nr.type	extensible	Pattern: VA_Number http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-VPID.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-VPID.type	extensible	Pattern: VPID http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-IEN.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-IEN.type	extensible	Pattern: IEN http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.system	required	Pattern: phone http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.use	required	Pattern: home http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.state	extensible	UspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/) http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-usps-state
Practitioner.gender	required	ProviderGender http://va.gov/fhir/ValueSet/providerGender from this IG
Practitioner.qualification.code	example	v2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7) http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360 from the FHIR Standard

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Practitioner	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCorePractitionerProfile

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner			USCorePractitionerProfile(5.0.1)	This profile also complies with the profiles US Core Practitioner Profile (6.1.0) and US Core Practitioner Profile (7.0.0)
Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
identifier:NPI		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NPI
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
period
start	S	0..1	dateTime	Starting time with inclusive boundary
identifier:va-DEA		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DEA
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.814
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:va-nr		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-53.3
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VA_Number
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:va-VPID		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-9000
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VPID
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:va-IEN		0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-.001
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: IEN
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://va.gov/identifiers/$Sta3n/200
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
name
text	S	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family		1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	S	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
prefix	S	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name
suffix	S	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name
telecom
system		0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Required Pattern: phone
value		0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	S	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Required Pattern: home
gender	S	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: providerGender FHIR (required): see mapping VF_providerGender
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
qualification
code
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Practitioner.gender	required	ProviderGender http://va.gov/fhir/ValueSet/providerGender from this IG

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner		0..*	USCorePractitionerProfile(5.0.1)	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services This profile also complies with the profiles US Core Practitioner Profile (6.1.0) and US Core Practitioner Profile (7.0.0)
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
identifier:NPI	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
use		0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
period		0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NPI
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
start	SΣC	0..1	dateTime	Starting time with inclusive boundary
end	ΣC	0..1	dateTime	End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:va-DEA	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DEA
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.814
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:va-nr	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-53.3
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VA_Number
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:va-VPID	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-9000
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VPID
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.349
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:va-IEN	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://va.gov/terminology/vistaDefinedTerms/200-.001
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: IEN
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://va.gov/identifiers/$Sta3n/200
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	SΣ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	SΣ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	SΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. Required Pattern: phone
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point. Required Pattern: home
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	SΣ	0..4	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	SΣ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	SΣ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	US Zip Codes Example General: 9132
country	SΣ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
gender	SΣ	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: providerGender FHIR (required): see mapping VF_providerGender
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
period		0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Constraints

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Practitioner.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.identifier:NPI.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:NPI.type	extensible	Pattern: NPI http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-DEA.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-DEA.type	extensible	Pattern: DEA http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-nr.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-nr.type	extensible	Pattern: VA_Number http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-VPID.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-VPID.type	extensible	Pattern: VPID http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-IEN.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:va-IEN.type	extensible	Pattern: IEN http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.system	required	Pattern: phone http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.use	required	Pattern: home http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.type	required	AddressType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.state	extensible	UspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/) http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-usps-state
Practitioner.gender	required	ProviderGender http://va.gov/fhir/ValueSet/providerGender from this IG
Practitioner.qualification.code	example	v2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7) http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communication	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Practitioner	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCorePractitionerProfile

Summary

Must-Support: 14 elements

 

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