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provider type

prvdr_typ
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The category classification for a healthcare professional delivering care. Used to identify provider type in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

prvdr_typ

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  prvdr_typ VARCHAR(100),  -- provider type
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  prvdr_typ as provider_type
FROM claims;

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