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physician sequence

phys_seq
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ordering number for a licensed medical doctor. Used to identify physician sequence in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

phys_seq

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  phys_seq as physician_sequence
FROM claims;

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