Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network
Summary
Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network is a healthcare payer. Claims route under payer ID NWEST, with 1 alternate ID in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
NWESTAlso seen as 8894
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network?
- The payer ID for Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network is NWEST. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 8894.
- Does Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- Can I submit claims to Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network electronically?
- Yes. Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network is reachable through clearinghouses for professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).
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