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ndc npi number

ndc_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

ndc_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ndc_npi as ndc_npi_number
FROM claims;

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