Reminder To Pharmacies To Register For Their 835 Electronic Remittance Advice On VDP Provider Portal

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The Texas Vendor Drug Program (VDP) requires all pharmacy providers to register for the new VDP Provider Portal to receive their 835 Electronic Remittance Advice. The 835 Electronic Remittance Payment Advice allows the automated matchup of claims payment data sent to the receiver from VDP using computer software. 

People attempting to register for the VDP Provider Portal should collect the following pieces of information before beginning the registration process:

  1. 10-digit National Provider Identifier (NPI)
  2. 6-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN)
  3. 9-digit Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

You should ensure you've entered all three numbers correctly. Refer to the VDP Provider Portal Registration User Guide for details on how to register or the 835 Companion Guide for technical information on 835 ERAs. To register for access, do the following:

  1. On the top of this portal home page, click Register.
  2. Complete the demographic, user details, and confirm information and agreement sections.
  3. You will receive an email to activate your account.
  4. Complete the activation steps.

Registration Support

If you have not received the 835 Electronic Remittance Payment Advice, contact the Texas Medicaid Pharmacy and Technical Call Center at 800-435-4165, Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.