UnitedHealthcare
Part of UnitedHealth Group
Summary
UnitedHealthcare is a national insurance carrier, part of UnitedHealth Group, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage across all 50 states + DC. Claims route under payer ID 87726, with 44 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-120 days, with applications through UHC Provider Portal (Onboard Pro), 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
87726Also seen as 00198, 10002, 10122, 10187, 10192, 10318 and 38 more- Also known as
- Neighborhood Health Partnership, AARP MedicareComplete insured through UnitedHealthcare, AARP MedicareComplete insured through UnitedHealthcare / Oxford Medicare Network, AARP MedicareComplete insured through UnitedHealthcare / Oxford Mosaic Network, AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare New York
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: Payer portal application
- Service area
- All 50 states + DC
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Not required | Immediate |
| 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 UnitedHealthcare?
- The payer ID for UnitedHealthcare is 87726. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00198, 10002, 10122, 10187.
- How long does UnitedHealthcare provider enrollment take?
- UnitedHealthcare provider enrollment typically takes 60-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does UnitedHealthcare require CAQH?
- Yes. UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare?
- UnitedHealthcare Provider Services: 877-842-3210.
- Does UnitedHealthcare require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. UnitedHealthcare requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
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