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Check eligibility on Medicare MD Part B. Payer ID SMMD0

Medicare MD Part B

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Provider portalnovitasphere.com ↗

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Last successful claim statusNo successful response observedObserved across Substrate's claim-status network.
EligibilityAvailableEDI 270/271Portal claim statusCurrently not answeringBrowser automation

Coverage profile

Work Medicare Maryland Part B 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 270/271

The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Medicare Maryland Part B.

Available

Portal claim status

Browser automation

The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Medicare Maryland Part B.

Currently not answering

Other aliases

Also known as

  • 00901
  • 12302
  • 7402
  • SMMD0
  • Maryland Medicare
  • Novitas - Maryland
  • MEDICARE B - MARYLAND
  • MCAREBMD90
  • MEDICARE

2027 maternity billing research

When does Medicare Maryland Part B change OB/GYN billing?

Federal proposal—not final

For CY 2027, CMS proposes maternity CPT work RVUs and seeks comment on creating 15 HCPCS G-codes instead of adopting the new CPT codes for Medicare payment. The G-code alternative would preserve the previous MMM global structure if finalized; this is not a final billing instruction.

Transition start
CY 2027 proposal; final transition date not established
Billing start
Not established in supplied proposal
Published
2026-07-16
Current As Of
August 2026

Scope: Federal Medicare Part B maternity services paid under the PFS; medical scope only, not a dental-product or Maryland-specific MAC directive.

CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. Verify the payer source before claim submission.

Frequently asked questions

Medicare Maryland Part B payer FAQs

What is the payer ID for Medicare Maryland Part B?

The primary payer ID for Medicare Maryland Part B is SMMD0. 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 provider portal for Medicare Maryland Part B?

The provider portal for Medicare Maryland Part B is https://www.novitasphere.com. Available features depend on the payer and your account.

What is the 837P payer ID for Medicare Maryland Part B?

The 837P payer ID for Medicare Maryland Part B is SMMD0 via Stedi.

What is the 835 payer ID for Medicare Maryland Part B?

The 835 payer ID for Medicare Maryland Part B is SMMD0 via Stedi.

What is the 270 payer ID for Medicare Maryland Part B?

The 270 payer ID for Medicare Maryland Part B is SMMD0 via Stedi.

What state does Medicare Maryland Part B operate in?

Medicare Maryland Part B operates in MD.

Routing reference

Medicare Maryland Part B 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.

Medicare Maryland Part B payer name, operating states, and transaction-specific payer IDs
Payer nameMedicare Maryland Part BSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed
Operating statesMDSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed
837P professional claims payer IDStediSMMD0Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
835 ERA payer IDStediSMMD0Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDStediSMMD0Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID

Routing sources and verification

  • Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Data last changed ; checked .Open payer website ↗
  • Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: Medicare Maryland Part B. Source dated .PrimaryPayerId is used as the transaction payer ID when the corresponding Stedi support flag is true.Open current Stedi reference ↗
  • United Clearinghouse payer catalogMatched by payer name; matched record: Medicare Maryland Part B. The source did not provide a publication date.The attachment supplies payer names and states only; it does not contain transaction-specific payer IDs.Open current United Clearinghouse 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

Medicare Maryland Part B 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
(410) 424-4400HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC.
Medicare Maryland Part B payer phone and fax directory
Channel and numberPayer NotesDepartmentSpecialties
phone(410) 424-4400Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC.
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(443) 884-9082Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC.
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(615) 636-4554Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • BRAVO HEALTH MID-ATLANTIC, INC.
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(800) 448-6262Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • EMPHESYS INSURANCE COMPANY
  • HUMANA INSURANCE CO. & HUMANA INSURANCE CO. OF NY
  • HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY
  • HUMANA WI HEALTH ORGANIZATION INSURANCE CORP
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(800) 457-8506Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(800) 643-4845Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • CARE IMPROVEMENT PLUS SOUTH CENTRAL INSURANCE CO.
  • SIERRA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(833) 570-6670Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(855) 290-5744Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • CAREFIRST ADVANTAGE PPO, INC.
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(866) 480-1086Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF THE MID-ATLANTIC, INC.
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(866) 588-6967Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY
  • HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(866) 688-2242Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • CAPITAL ADVANTAGE INSURANCE COMPANY
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(888) 230-7338Eligibility / benefits, PharmacyBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • ANTHEM INSURANCE COMPANIES, INC.
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Pharmacy
phone(202) 942-1270PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Pharmacy
phone(423) 954-6977PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY
Pharmacy
phone(717) 305-7388PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • PSERS HOP PROGRAM
Pharmacy
phone(866) 235-5660PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • SILVERSCRIPT INSURANCE COMPANY
Pharmacy
phone(866) 443-1095PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • OPTUM INSURANCE OF OHIO, INC.
Pharmacy
phone(866) 460-8854PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY
Pharmacy
phone(866) 529-4917PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY
Pharmacy
phone(877) 327-1395PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • HM HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY
Pharmacy
phone(888) 867-5575PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY
Pharmacy
phone(888) 888-9355PharmacyBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • WELLCARE PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE, INC.
Pharmacy

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, please consult the applicable payor agreements, coverage policies, and billing guidelines to confirm current requirements for their specific payor contracts.

Substrate makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the payor-specific information presented here. Providers are solely responsible for ensuring that all claims are submitted in accordance with applicable payor requirements, and Substrate assumes no liability for claim denials, underpayments, or other adverse outcomes arising from reliance on this information.