io.fhirfly/mcp-server
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@fhirfly-io/mcp-server
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for connecting Claude Desktop to FHIRfly healthcare reference data APIs.
What is this?
This package lets Claude Desktop look up real healthcare reference data including:
- NDC - Drug products and packages (FDA)
- NPI - Healthcare provider identifiers (CMS)
- RxNorm - Drug terminology (NLM)
- LOINC - Laboratory codes (Regenstrief Institute)
- ICD-10 - Diagnosis and procedure codes (CMS)
- CVX/MVX - Vaccine codes (CDC)
- FDA Drug Labels - Prescribing information
- SNOMED CT - Clinical concepts (IPS free set)
- Connectivity - Provider FHIR endpoints and Direct addresses
- SMA - State Medicaid Agency FHIR endpoint directory (CMS)
- Claims Intelligence - NCCI edits, MUE limits, PFS/RVU data, coverage determinations
When you ask Claude about medications, providers, or clinical codes, it can look up accurate, current information instead of relying on training data.
Prerequisites
- Claude Desktop - Download from claude.ai/download
- Node.js 18+ - Download from nodejs.org
- FHIRfly API Key - Get one at fhirfly.io (free tier available)
Quick Setup
Step 1: Get a FHIRfly API Key
- Go to fhirfly.io and sign up
- Navigate to Dashboard > Credentials
- Click Create Credential and select MCP (Claude Desktop)
- Copy your API key (starts with
ffly_)
Step 2: Configure Claude Desktop
Find your Claude Desktop config file:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Add the FHIRfly server configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"fhirfly": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@fhirfly-io/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"FHIRFLY_API_KEY": "ffly_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Replace ffly_live_your_key_here with your actual API key.
Step 3: Restart Claude Desktop
Completely quit Claude Desktop and reopen it. The FHIRfly tools should now be available.
Verify It Works
Try asking Claude:
- "What is NDC 0069-0151-01?"
- "Look up NPI 1234567893"
- "Search for COVID vaccines in the CVX database"
- "What are the drug interactions for Lipitor?"
- "Which states have implemented Medicaid FHIR endpoints?"
- "Show me the FHIR endpoint details for California's Medicaid program"
Claude should use the FHIRfly tools to look up real data.
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
ndc_get | Look up drug by NDC code |
ndc_search | Search drugs by name, ingredient, etc. |
npi_get | Look up provider by NPI number |
npi_search | Search providers by name, specialty, location |
rxnorm_get | Look up drug by RxCUI |
rxnorm_search | Search drug terminology |
loinc_get | Look up lab test by LOINC code |
loinc_search | Search lab codes |
icd10_get | Look up diagnosis/procedure code |
icd10_search | Search ICD-10 codes |
cvx_get | Look up vaccine by CVX code |
cvx_search | Search vaccine codes |
mvx_get | Look up vaccine manufacturer |
mvx_search | Search manufacturers |
fda_label_lookup | Look up FDA drug label |
fda_label_search | Search drug labels |
fda_label_safety | Get safety info (boxed warnings, contraindications) |
fda_label_interactions | Get drug interaction info |
fda_label_dosing | Get dosing information |
fda_label_sections | Get specific label sections |
snomed_get | Look up clinical concept by SNOMED CT ID |
snomed_search | Search SNOMED CT IPS concepts |
snomed_mappings | Find cross-terminology mappings for a SNOMED concept |
npi_connectivity | Look up provider connectivity (FHIR endpoints) |
sma_list_states | List states with Medicaid FHIR endpoint status |
sma_get_state | Get SMA FHIR endpoint details for a state |
sma_stats | Get aggregate SMA implementation statistics |
ncci_validate | Check if two codes can be billed together (NCCI) |
mue_lookup | Look up max units of service (MUE limits) |
pfs_lookup | Look up Medicare fee schedule / RVU data |
coverage_check | Check LCD/NCD coverage determinations |
Configuration Options
| Environment Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
FHIRFLY_API_KEY | Your FHIRfly API key (required) | - |
FHIRFLY_API_URL | API base URL | https://api.fhirfly.io |
FHIRFLY_DEBUG | Enable debug logging (1 or true) | false |
FHIRFLY_TIMEOUT | Fetch timeout in milliseconds | 30000 |
Troubleshooting
"FHIRFLY_API_KEY environment variable is required"
Your API key isn't configured. Make sure:
- You have a valid API key from fhirfly.io
- It's set in the
envsection of your Claude Desktop config - The key starts with
ffly_
"Invalid API key format"
FHIRfly API keys start with ffly_. Check that you copied the full key.
"Authentication failed"
Your API key may be invalid or expired. Generate a new one at fhirfly.io/dashboard/credentials.
Claude doesn't show FHIRfly tools
- Make sure you completely quit and restarted Claude Desktop
- Check your config file syntax (must be valid JSON)
- Enable debug mode to see what's happening:
{
"mcpServers": {
"fhirfly": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@fhirfly-io/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"FHIRFLY_API_KEY": "your_key",
"FHIRFLY_DEBUG": "1"
}
}
}
}
"Rate limit exceeded"
You've hit your plan's rate limit. Wait a moment and try again, or upgrade your plan at fhirfly.io.
How It Works
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This package runs on your computer as a bridge between Claude Desktop and the FHIRfly API. It:
- Receives requests from Claude Desktop via stdin
- Translates them to HTTPS requests to FHIRfly
- Returns the results to Claude via stdout
Your API key is sent to FHIRfly over HTTPS. No healthcare data is stored locally.
Links
Data Sources & Licensing
| Data Source | Provider | License |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Public domain |
| NPPES (NPI) | CMS | Public domain |
| RxNorm | NLM (NIH) | UMLS license (free) |
| LOINC | Regenstrief Institute | Free with attribution |
| ICD-10-CM/PCS | CMS | Public domain |
| CVX/MVX | CDC | Public domain |
| FDA Drug Labels | FDA/openFDA | Public domain |
| SNOMED CT IPS | SNOMED International | CC BY 4.0 |
| SMA Endpoint Directory | CMS | Public domain |
| NCCI/MUE/PFS | CMS | Public domain |
FHIRfly aggregates and indexes these data sources. See fhirfly.io/docs for details.
Changelog
See CHANGELOG.md for release history.
License
MIT - see LICENSE
