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provider dea number

prvdr_dea_nbr
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The drug enforcement administration number for a healthcare service professional. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the provider across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for provider management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

prvdr_dea_nbr

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  prvdr_dea_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- provider dea number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  prvdr_dea_nbr as provider_dea_number
FROM claims;

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