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Abbreviation
Healthcare

physician policy number

phys_pol_nbr

Usage Notes

Licensed medical doctor - Coverage policy identifier

Global Definition

The coverage policy identifier 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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  "abbreviation": "phys_pol_nbr",
  "fullTerm": "physician policy number",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}