Abbreviation
Healthcare
material npi number
matl_npiUsage Notes
Medical supply substance - National Provider Identifier
Global Definition
The national provider identifier for a medical supply substance. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the material across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for material management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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