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sample npi number

smpl_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

smpl_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_npi as sample_npi_number
FROM claims;

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