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physician code
phys_cdprovider
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The standardized classification value for a licensed medical doctor. Used to quantify physician code in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
phys_cd
Category
provider
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
phys_cd VARCHAR(100), -- physician code
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
phys_cd as physician_code
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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