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route npi number

rte_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

rte_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rte_npi as route_npi_number
FROM claims;

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