The primary phone number for Medicaid in New York is 800-541-2831. This number connects consumers to Medicaid's helpline, and it should be used for any general enquiries, according to the New York State Department of Health.
Other important phone numbers for Medicaid in New York include the Medicaid fraud hotline (877-87-FRAUD), New York Medicaid Choice (800-505-5678) for calls relating to managed care, practitioner services (800-343-9000), institutional services (800-343-9000) and professional services (800-343-9000).
A Medicaid phone helpline is also available to assist with connecting consumers to the correct service, and it can be reached at 518-86-9057, according to the New York State Department of Health.
