National Provider Identifier (MAX)

Updated research request forms and data security approval requirement effective 4/24/23

This variable is contained in the following files:

MAX Long Term Care File MAX Inpatient File MAX Other Services File MAX Prescription Drug File

SAS Name

NPI

NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFIER OF THE INSTITUTION BILLING/CARING FOR THE ENROLLEE.

Comments

NOTE: IN MAX 2005, THIS VARIABLE WAS ADDED TO THE FILE.
NOTE: IN MAX 2005-2008, THIS VARIABLE WAS 9-FILLED.
NOTE: IN MAX 2009, THIS VARIABLE WAS NO LONGER 9-FILLED.

SOURCE: MSIS CLAIMS FILE: 'NATIONAL-PROVIDER-ID'.