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physician period

phys_prd
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The time span duration for a licensed medical doctor. Used to identify physician period in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

phys_prd

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  phys_prd as physician_period
FROM claims;

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