How do I set up a railroad Medicare ptan?
Before establishing a Railroad Medicare Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) the provider must first be enrolled with their local Medicare carrier. Update from RR Medicare. Also, the Railroad Medicare Provider Enrollment unit no longer accepts requests for Railroad Medicare PTANs by phone.
What is a ptan number for Medicare?
Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) A PTAN is a Medicare-only number issued to providers by Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) upon enrollment to Medicare. MACs issue an approval/notification letter, including PTAN information, when an enrollment is approved.
What is the ptan lookup and request tool?
The PTAN Lookup and Request Tool validates a provider’s enrollment information with our files, as well as with your local Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) and retrieves an existing Railroad Medicare PTAN or starts the process to create a new Railroad Medicare PTAN, as appropriate.
How do I render services for a railroad Medicare beneficiary?
Once you are enrolled as a Medicare Part B provider, you are eligible to render services for a Railroad Medicare beneficiary, but you must request and be assigned a Railroad Medicare PTAN before we can process your claims Requesting a Railroad Medicare PTAN is easy!
How do I get Railroad Medicare Ptan?
If you are already enrolled with your local Part B Medicare Administrative Contactor (MAC) and have a claim to submit for a Railroad Medicare patient, you will request a Railroad Medicare PTAN using the Railroad Medicare PTAN Lookup and Request Tool at www.palmettogba.com/RR/PTAN.
How do I add a provider to Railroad Medicare?
Please call our Provider Contact Center at 888-355-9165 for assistance. Choose option 3 for Provider Enrollment.
What is railroad Ptan?
This tool allows you to access your existing Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) or to request a new PTAN. If you are new to Railroad Medicare, you can request a PTAN if you are already enrolled with your local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) and have a claim to submit for a Railroad Medicare patient.
Does Railroad Medicare have a provider portal?
Events. Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare is pleased to offer eServices, our free Internet-based, provider self-service portal. The application provides information access over the Web for the following online services: Eligibility.
Is there a difference between railroad Medicare and regular Medicare?
A: The only difference is that retired railroad beneficiaries have their Part B benefits administered by the Palmetto GBA Railroad Retirement Board Specialty Medicare Administrative Contractor (RRB SMAC) regardless of where they live. Members should be certain to advise providers of this when they receive treatment.
Does railroad Medicare follow Medicare guidelines?
(Although the age requirements for some unreduced railroad retirement benefits have risen just like the social security requirements, beneficiaries are still eligible for Medicare at age 65.)...Search.toll free:1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)TTY/TDD:1-877-486-2048website:MEDICARE.govJan 14, 2022
What is the payer ID for Medicare Railroad?
MR018Payer Name: Medicare - Railroad|Payer ID: MR018|Professional (CMS 1500)
Is Ptan the same as Medicare ID?
The Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) is your unique Medicare identification number. This number is assigned to providers once their enrollment has been approved.
What does a Medicare Ptan number look like?
The Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) is a Medicare-issued number given to providers upon enrollment with Medicare. This number is usually six digits and is assigned based on the type of service and the location of the provider.
How do I bill Railroad Medicare?
Getting Started With Railroad Medicare BillingStep 1: Ensure your enrollment information is correct with your local Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) ... Step 2: Request a Railroad Medicare PTAN. ... Step 3: Receive your Railroad Medicare PTAN. ... Step 4: File Electronically. ... Step 5: Go Green — Electronic Remits.
Who administers Railroad Medicare?
Palmetto GBA is contracted by the independent federal agency Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), which administers comprehensive retirement-survivor and unemployment-sickness benefit programs for railroad workers and their families under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts.
How do I verify eligibility for railroad Medicare?
Verifying Railroad Medicare enrollment is easy using our online PTAN Lookup and Request Tool. This tool first validates the provider identification information you enter — local Part B MAC PTAN, National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN) — against enrollment information in our files.
Step 1: Ensure your Part B MAC enrollment information is correct
Because Railroad Medicare’s enrollment records will match what your local Part B MAC has on file, please make sure your enrollment information is current with your MAC before requesting a Railroad Medicare PTAN.
Step 2: Request a Railroad Medicare PTAN
Request a PTAN using the Railroad Medicare PTAN Lookup and Request Tool at www.palmettogba.com/RR/PTAN. The PTAN Tool will assign and release most new PTANs the day they are requested. Some requests may require research and you will be advised to allow 30 calendar days for processing and return to the tool to retrieve your PTAN information.
Step 3: Receive your Railroad Medicare PTAN
After we authenticate your information with the local MAC’s provider enrollment file, we will send you a letter detailing your Railroad Medicare PTAN data. If you requested your PTAN via the Railroad Medicare PTAN Lookup and Request Tool, you can also access your new PTAN through the tool and download a PDF file with your PTAN details.
RRB Specialty MAC Providers
Effective immediately, the Railroad Medicare COVID-19 hotline can be reached at 888-882-7931 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Representatives can assist with provisional enrollment and information about accelerated payment requests. Learn More
Railroad Medicare COVID-19 Hotline
Effective immediately, the Railroad Medicare COVID-19 hotline can be reached at 888-882-7931 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Representatives can assist with provisional enrollment and information about accelerated payment requests. Learn More
