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physician number

phys_nbr
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value for a licensed medical doctor. Used to quantify physician number in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

phys_nbr

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  phys_nbr as physician_number
FROM claims;

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