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microbiology npi number

micro_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

micro_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  micro_npi as microbiology_npi_number
FROM claims;

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