### Question
How does the law define Commissioner?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*, **Commissioner** is defined as:

> the Commissioner of Social Security

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

