Abbreviation
Healthcare
physician account number
phys_acct_nbrUsage Notes
Licensed medical doctor - Account reference number
Global Definition
The account reference number for a licensed medical doctor. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the physician across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for physician management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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● application/json
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