Social Security Number

I just made an appointment to see a doctor I have never seen before and the young lady on the phone asked for my SSN. I refused. She says, we have to have it. I asked why, is this doctor's visit a taxable event? She couldn't answer but quickly called for her supervisor...same routine. I read her the law which states under which circumstances and to whom we are required to provide a SSN, and it does not include medical providers. I then informed the supervisor the reason she thinks her office needs it...and it's this. To complete a death certificate should a patient die while in their care. BUT! the law says we can provide an emergency contact who can/will then provide our SSN in such an event.

I am just plain tired of the sheeple out there doing things "just because." Stand up for your rights!