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neurology dea number

neuro_dea_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The drug enforcement administration number for a nervous system specialty. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the neurology across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for neurology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

neuro_dea_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  neuro_dea_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- neurology dea number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  neuro_dea_nbr as neurology_dea_number
FROM claims;

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