Definition of medical identity theft: This occurs when someone uses your personal information (such as your name, Social Security number, or Medicare number) to obtain medical care or medications or to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare. Impact of medical identity theft: It can damage your credit, tarnish your medical record, and can have life-threatening consequences if you end up with incorrect information in your medical records.

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