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Abbreviation
Healthcare

physician dea number

phys_dea_nbr

Usage Notes

Licensed medical doctor - Drug Enforcement Administration number

Global Definition

The drug enforcement administration 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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