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physician key

phys_key
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a licensed medical doctor. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for physician management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

phys_key

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  phys_key as physician_key
FROM claims;

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