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address number

addr_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value for a physical location identifier. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the address across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for address management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

addr_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  addr_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- address number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  addr_nbr as address_number
FROM claims;

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