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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.

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSeveral 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).

Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.