270.996 Social Security Number, Use as Provider Identifier:
MSSNY will pursue legislation which will require the use of the physician’s UPIN numbers and prohibit the use of a physician’s social security number for identification purposes other than in tax-related documents.
MSSNY will also pursue legislation which will prohibit the publication of social security numbers in any form which has the potential to or will be available to the public. (HOD 1996-94; Reaffirmed HOD 2014; Reaffirmed HOD 2024)

