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physician name
phys_nmprovider
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The display label text for a licensed medical doctor. Used to identify physician name in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
phys_nm
Category
provider
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
phys_nm VARCHAR(100), -- physician name
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
phys_nm as physician_name
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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