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culture npi number

cult_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

cult_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cult_npi as culture_npi_number
FROM claims;

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