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National Health Index (NHI) numbers
Tau Tohutohu Hauora ā-Motu
The National Health Index (NHI) number is a unique number used to identify people in the New Zealand health system. Anyone who has had contact with the New Zealand health system should have an NHI number. For example, ABC1235.
Finding your NHI number
There are several ways to find your NHI number, including on:
- a prescription, prescription receipt or prescription medicine bottle label
- a hospital letter
- an X-ray or test result
- your profile on the online patient portal provided by your general practice.
If you cannot find your NHI, a health professional may be able to help. For example, your general practice team, pharmacist, chiropractor, dietitian, physiotherapist or podiatrist.
If you are new to New Zealand, you will be given an NHI number the first time you use a health or disability support service.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
- Te Whatu Ora – National Health Index
Information about the National Health Index (NHI) and NHI numbers.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed September 2024.
Review key: HIYHI-77571
