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material npi number

matl_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

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.

Standard Abbreviation

matl_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  matl_npi as material_npi_number
FROM claims;

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