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provider reference
prvdr_refprovider
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The external pointer for a healthcare professional delivering care. Used to identify provider reference in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
prvdr_ref
Category
provider
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
prvdr_ref VARCHAR(100), -- provider reference
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
prvdr_ref as provider_reference
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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