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vital npi number

vtl_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

vtl_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vtl_npi as vital_npi_number
FROM claims;

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