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Blue Shield of Northeastern New York

Primary payer ID
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Last successful claim statusNo successful response observedObserved across Substrate's claim-status network.
Currently not answeringEDI 270/271

Coverage profile

Work Blue Shield of Northeastern New York across every published route

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Eligibility

EDI 270/271

The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Blue Shield of Northeastern New York.

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Other aliases

Also known as

  • N5BLS

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.

Blue Shield of Northeastern New York payer name, operating states, and transaction-specific payer IDs
Payer nameBlue Shield of Northeastern New YorkSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed
270 eligibility payer IDAvailityN5BLSSource: 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
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York payer phone and fax directory
Channel and numberPayer NotesDepartmentSpecialties
phone(800) 334-8134Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • OPTUM
Pharmacy
phone(800) 274-7767Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital

Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute billing, coding, or reimbursement advice. Nothing on this page should be relied upon as a substitute for clinician assessment, professional billing guidance, or as a definitive statement of any payor's billing requirements or policies.

Payor agreements, fee schedules, and billing policies vary and are subject to change. Before submitting any claims related to maternity care services — including claims affected by the 2027 CPT code revisions — providers should consult the applicable payor agreements, coverage policies, and billing guidelines to confirm current requirements for their specific payor contracts.

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