Coverage profile
Work Blue Shield of Northeastern New York across every published route
Use the current payer record to choose the right claim-status, eligibility, portal, phone, or appeals workflow. Substrate only marks routes that are published for this payer.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Blue Shield of Northeastern New York.
Other aliases
Also known as
- N5BLS
BlueCard home-plan routing
BCBS prefixes for Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
These 4 member ID prefixes resolve to Blue Shield of Northeastern New York as their terminal payer. Open a prefix to review its home plan, state, payer ID, and published routes.
Member ID prefixes
Frequently asked questions
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York payer FAQs
What is the payer ID for Blue Shield of Northeastern New York?
The primary payer ID for Blue Shield of Northeastern New York is N5BLS. The correct routing ID can differ by clearinghouse and transaction, so compare the 837P, 837I, 835, 270, and 276 entries before submitting.
What is the 270 payer ID for Blue Shield of Northeastern New York?
The 270 payer ID for Blue Shield of Northeastern New York is N5BLS via Availity.
Routing reference
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York payer IDs and operating states
Use the payer ID listed for the transaction you are submitting. Verify current routing and enrollment requirements with your clearinghouse.
| Payer name | Blue Shield of Northeastern New YorkSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | N5BLSSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
Routing sources and verification
- Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Last refreshed .
- Availity payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: BLUE SHIELD OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK. Source dated .The attached API workbook supplies 270 and 276 payer IDs only. It does not supply 837P, 837I, or 835 IDs.Open current Availity reference ↗
Clearinghouse payer IDs are transaction-specific and can change. Confirm the current payer list and the member’s ID card before submission.
Payer contact directory
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York phone and fax numbers
Use the number associated with your task. These contacts were stated in successful eligibility responses and may apply to specific benefits, products, or departments.
- Eligibility / benefits phone
- (800) 334-8134OPTUM
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
| phone(800) 334-8134 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(800) 274-7767 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response