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physician category

phys_cat
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a licensed medical doctor. Used to identify physician category in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

phys_cat

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  phys_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- physician category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  phys_cat as physician_category
FROM claims;

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