TRICARE East

Summary

TRICARE East is a government program, administered by Humana Military, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in 32 states. Claims route under payer ID 99727, with 6 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 90-120 days, with applications through Humana Military Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.

At a glance

Payer ID

99727Also seen as 11218, 1253, 2872, 68299, TREST, TRICRE

Also known as

Humana Military, TRICARE East Region, Tricare East, Tricare North, Tricare South

Uses CAQH

YesApplication route: CAQH application only

Service area

Eastern US (32 states)

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for TRICARE East?

The payer ID for TRICARE East is 99727. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 11218, 1253, 2872, 68299.

How long does TRICARE East provider enrollment take?

TRICARE East provider enrollment typically takes 90-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.

Does TRICARE East require CAQH?

Yes. TRICARE East uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.

What is the provider services phone number for TRICARE East?

Humana Military (TRICARE East): 800-444-5445.

Does TRICARE East require ERA enrollment?

Yes. TRICARE East requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.