Medicare question

[XanaDUer2]

My Medicare card reads MARY X. XXXXX. my id is MARY FULL MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME. Ijust had surgery today and am out of it. I'm stressing out. Does it matter if my Medicare card has my middle name as initial? Isn't your unique Medicare number what matters? I'm wigging out

[CountAllVotes]

1. 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)

Give them a call!
I don't know.

[hlthe2b]

2. I feel certain it would be your number that matters...

Regardless, it can be fixed later if necessary. Just concentrate on healing.

[Raven123]

3. See the link below. I think the cards just have middle initial

https://www.lawforseniors.org/topics/health-and-benefits/medicaid-and-medicare/new-medicare-cards-are-coming#:~:text=Medicare%20cards%20have%20identifying%20information,Plan(s)%20enrolled%20in

[BComplex]

4. Not to worry, Mary. I think most of them have the initial instead of the full middle name. Mine does. I'm 75.

They would have told you before you had surgery if there is ANY problem with your medicare. And, yes, it's the number that matters the most.
Be at peace, my friend! No need to stress!

[happybird]

5. Mine has no middle initial or name

and it's never been an issue. When ever I have to call them (and it's been a lot), they ask me to state my birthdate, SSN, and address to verify my identity. No problem!

[Nittersing]

6. Wait a minute.... how did your surgery go?

Or did I miss a post?

[Ocelot II]

7. The number is what matters. Don't worry about how the name appears.

My card has my first name, middle initial, last name. Some other documents like my drivers' license include my full middle name but I've never had any problems with identification with any of them.

[IA8IT]

8. Number and birthdate Years of taking Medicare family to appointments. You're good

[XanaDUer2]

9. I should calm down

My healing environment is not the greatest

[Schlocko]

10. I work in medical billing

Your MBI number, name, and date of birth all have to match the data in the CMS database . I have seen exceedingly few claims denied for missing or mismatched middle initials. It might happen, however, if someone with your exact name has your exact birthdate. Then your middle initial might be appended to your first name e.g. Smith, Mary E instead of Smith, Mary. But most providers who are interested in getting paid be aware of these quirks in the system and make sure your data matches Medicare’s records.

[ProfessorGAC]

11. Only Middle Initial On My Card

I'm convinced, by the expertise above, that the number is all that matters. That, plus you confirm date of birth at the provider.

[XanaDUer2]

12. Ty