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formulation npi number

form_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The national provider identifier for a drug preparation type. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the formulation across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for formulation management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

form_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  form_npi as formulation_npi_number
FROM claims;

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