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otolaryngology dea number

ent_dea_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

ent_dea_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ent_dea_nbr as otolaryngology_dea_number
FROM claims;

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