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physician description

phys_desc
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The textual explanation for a licensed medical doctor. Used to identify physician description in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

phys_desc

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  phys_desc as physician_description
FROM claims;

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