Wellcare (Centene) Medicare

Medicare Advantage

Also covers: Wellcare, Centene, WellCare Health Plans

Payer ID

14163

14163 is a commonly used WellCare claims payer ID; Centene/Wellcare MA products vary widely by state and legacy plan.

Timely Filing Limit (TFL)

Per provider contract; commonly up to 180–365 days from DOS. Verify against your contract

Appeal Window

Medicare Advantage appeals follow CMS Part C rules (commonly 60 days from the denial/organization determination)

Clearinghouse

Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse

Provider Services

Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse

Claims Fax

Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse

Claims Address

Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse

Provider Portal

https://www.wellcare.com/

Wellcare is Centene's Medicare Advantage / Part D brand, operating across many states under multiple legacy plan names.

Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing.

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