Nippon Life Benefits
Also covers / subsidiaries: Nippon Life Insurance Company of America, NLB
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
10170
Payer ID 81264 for professional and institutional claims across major clearinghouses.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Clearinghouse Gateway
National Clearinghouse / EDI Gateway
Provider Services
800-374-1835
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Nippon Life Insurance Company of America, PO Box 25951, Shawnee Mission, KS 66225-5951
Provider Portal
https://www.nipponlifebenefits.com/for-providers/
National group medical/dental/vision carrier (Aetna network for many products).
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Nippon Life Benefits.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Nippon Life Benefits.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon Life Benefits | 10170 | Par | None | 837P837I270/271276/277Dental |
| Nippon Life Benefits (Previously Known As Principal) | 81264 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERADental |
| Nippon Life Insurance Company | 81264 | Non-Par | Required | 837P837I835 ERADental |
| Nippon Life Insurance Company Of America | 81264 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERADental |
Resolution Tools for Nippon Life Benefits Claims
Values vary by plan, line of business, and provider agreement. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse gateway before submitting electronic claims.
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