The main Medicare phone number in the United States is 1‑800‑MEDICARE (1‑800‑633‑4227).

Quick Scoop

  • General Medicare help line: 1‑800‑MEDICARE (1‑800‑633‑4227).
  • TTY (hearing/speech impaired): 1‑877‑486‑2048.
  • Typical availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week , except some federal holidays.

Other useful numbers

  • Social Security (for Medicare eligibility, enrollment, card issues, name changes): 1‑800‑772‑1213 (TTY: 1‑800‑325‑0778).
  • CMS Medicare Service Center listing: confirms 800‑MEDICARE (800‑633‑4227) and TTY 877‑486‑2048 as the main contact.

To protect your identity, do not give your Medicare or Social Security number to anyone who calls you unexpectedly; if unsure, hang up and call 1‑800‑MEDICARE directly.

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