Temporary SSN placeholder
During Annual Update reporting, wait until the trainee receives their SSN before adding them to the program’s ADS roster. Do not create and enter a fabricated SSN.
If the trainee has not received their permanent SSN by the week of your program’s Annual Update deadline, we can provide a temporary placeholder SSN.
During that week, request a placeholder by emailing ADS@acgme.org with your program’s 10-digit ACGME code and each trainee’s first and last name. We will generate and provide you a placeholder SSN to use.
When the permanent SSN is obtained or a correction is required
- Enter the permanent SSN in the Comments section of the trainee's record. Do not send the SSN by email.
- Once the SSN is recorded, email ADS@acgme.org with the resident’s full name and confirmation that their SSN is in their profile so we can make the administrative update.
Temporary NPI placeholder
For a temporary NPI, use only the 10-digit placeholder 1111111111. Do not enter any other fabricated NPI.
When the permanent SSN is obtained or a correction is required
NPIs can be shared safely by email. Send the resident’s full name, NPI, and your program’s 10-digit ACGME code to ADS@acgme.org so we can make the administrative update.