Credentialing de-identification is the removal of personal data from a provider's qualification packet. It meets the HIPAA Privacy Rule (45 CFR Part 164) for reuse. anonym.plus runs on your device and keeps the training and scope detail intact.
When this applies
A packet holds the provider's name, licence, and references, plus patient names in case logs. A blinded committee wants the qualifications, not who they belong to.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Load the packet into anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads scanned diplomas and licences.
- It flags provider names, licence numbers, and any patient names.
- Confirm the flags and keep the training detail you need.
- Swap each personal item for a clear label.
- Save the cleaned packet. The source stays local.
What you need to provide
- The packet (PDF, DOCX, or scan bundle).
- An operator (Replace for blinded committee copies).
- Optional allow-list for board and specialty codes.
PHI entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | PERSON | Dr. Samuel Ofori → [PROVIDER] |
| Licence | MEDICAL_LICENSE | lic. MD-88231 → [LICENSE] |
| Identifiers | NATIONAL_ID | NPI 1093821745 → [ID] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | graduated 2008 → [DATE] |
| Patient | PERSON | case log: P. Frei → [PATIENT] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | s.ofori@example.com → [EMAIL] |
Compliance achieved
- Meets the HIPAA Privacy Rule (45 CFR Part 164) for reuse.
- Catches licence and NPI numbers as unique identifiers.
- Offline work keeps the packet inside your organization.
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Limitations & cautions
A packet mixes the provider's own data with patient names in case logs. Both must go. Scanned diplomas lean on OCR, so check that licence numbers were read right before you share a blinded copy.
Frequently asked questions
Are provider licence numbers personal data?
Yes. A licence or NPI number names one provider. For a blinded review you swap it, along with any patient names that appear in case logs.
Will the qualifications still be clear?
Yes. Training, board status, and scope stay. Only the items that point to a person change.
Can I process a scanned diploma?
Yes. Local OCR reads scanned pages, so IDs in image documents are caught.