### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define covered recipient?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*, **covered recipient** is defined as:

> the following:


(i) A physician

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

