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consumable npi number

cons_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The national provider identifier for a single-use supply item. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the consumable across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for consumable management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cons_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  cons_npi VARCHAR(100),  -- consumable npi number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cons_npi as consumable_npi_number
FROM claims;

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