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Abbreviation
Healthcare

physician external identifier

phys_ext_id

Usage Notes

Licensed medical doctor - External system reference ID

Global Definition

The external system reference id 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
{
  "abbreviation": "phys_ext_id",
  "fullTerm": "physician external identifier",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}