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lab npi number

lab_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

lab_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  lab_npi as lab_npi_number
FROM claims;

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