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Members

Member Services Contact Center 1-866-431-0801 (toll free)
Member Services Contact Center Fax 1-320-335-5223

 

Providers

Provider Contact Center – Hours & Holidays 1-866-431-0802 (toll free)
Provider Contact Center Fax 1-320-335-5285

 

MEDICAL, DENTAL, DME, HOME CARE, and MENTAL HEALTH/CD

Medical, Dental, DME, Home Care, and Mental Health/CD Service Authorization
Phone: 1-866-431-0803 (toll free, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Fax: 1-866-431-0804 (toll free)

Provider Appeals
Fax: 1-320-335-5285
Fax: 1-320-335-5355

 

PHARMACY

Pharmacy Service Authorization (Formulary Exceptions) – Prime Therapeutics
Eligibility/Benefit and Service Authorization
Phone: 1-800-711-9866 (toll free)
Fax: 1-866-469-5662 (toll free)

Pharmacy Claim Submission
Prime Therapeutics, LLC
Mail Route PWEST
PO Box 64812
Saint Paul, MN 55164

 
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Members and Employers

Member Services Contact Center 1-888-814-6643 (toll free)

 

Providers

Provider Contact Center – Hours & Holidays 1-866-431-0802 (toll free)

 
PrimeWest Health Directory - (click to expand/collapse)

Address:
PrimeWest Health
2209 Jefferson St, Ste 101
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: 
Toll Free: 
Fax: 
1-320-763-4135
1-888-588-4420
1-320-762-8750
 
Administration  
Jim Przybilla, CEO
jim.przybilla@primewest.org
1-320-335-5250
Kathy Hungness, PHR, Director of Administrative Services
k.hungness@primewest.org
1-320-335-5200
Charles McKinzie, MD, Chief Medical Director
chuck.mckinzie@primewest.org
1-320-335-5247
Rebecca Fuller, Corporate Compliance Officer
rebecca.fuller@primewest.org
1-320-335-5240
Madonna Andrews, Compliance Coordinator
madonna.andrews@primewest.org
1-320-335-5275
Tasha Baker, Administrative Specialist
tasha.baker@primewest.org
1-320-763-4135
Karen Landwehr, CPP, Administrative Support Coordinator
karen.landwehr@primewest.org
1-320-335-5251
Emily Howe, Administrative Specialist II
emily.howe@primewest.org
1-320-335-5286
 
Business IT Research & Development  

Jeramie Harris, Director of Business IT Research & Development
jeramie.harris@primewest.org

320-335-5241
Jennifer Benson, Reporting Coordinator
jennifer.benson@primewest.org
320-335-5390
Heather Brustuen, Quality Assurance Coordinator
heather.brustuen@primewest.org
320-335-5246
Gretchen Buxton, Senior Software Developer
gretchen.buxton@primewest.org
320-762-5931
Scott Gustafson, IT Software Developer II
scott.gustafson@primewest.org
320-335-5273
Jason Hovland, Reporting Coordinator
jason.hovland@primewest.org
320-335-5259
Jadee Larkin, Reporting Specialist
jadee.larkin@primewest.org
320-335-5387
Jeff Marlow, EDI Analyst/Developer I
jeff.marlow@primewest.org
320-335-5284
Shane Marshall, Reporting Coordinator
shane.marshall@primewest.org
320-335-5255
Monica Peterson, Business IT Requirements Analyst
monica.peterson@primewest.org
320-335-5282
Troy Ronning, Systems Architect I
troy.ronning@primewest.org
320-335-5378
Amy Schroeder, Applications Data Integration
amy.schroeder@primewest.org
320-335-5264
Ryan Webber, Web/Portal Developer I
ryan.webber@primewest.org
320-335-5228
Mary Winter, Business IT - EDI Analyst
mary.winter@primewest.org
320-335-5239
 
Care & Quality Management (C&QM)  
Karen Rau, BSN, MBA, Director of Care & Quality Management
karen.rau@primewest.org
1-320-335-5210
Kari Akers, Care Coordinator Specialist
kari.akers@primewest.org
1-320-335-5248
Leah Anderson, Credentialing and Network Specialist
leah.anderson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5272
Jennifer Bundy, RN, MSN, PHN, CCP, Complex Care Coordinator
jennifer.bundy@primewest.org
1-320-335-5351
Elaine Carlquist, BSN, PHN, CCP, SNP Senior Care Manager
elaine.carlquist@primewest.org
1-320-335-5354
Ann Challes, RN, Complex Care Coordinator
ann.challes@primewest.org
1-320-335-5394
Jackie Corson, Senior Care Administrative Assistant
jackie.corson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5260
Karen Gunvalson, Utilization Management/Credentialing Specialist
karen.gunvalson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5203
Amanda Henning, Credentialing and Network Specialist
amanda.henning@primewest.org
1-320-335-5245
Kelly Irish, RN, BA, CCP Senior Care Coordinator
kelly.irish@primewest.org
1-320-335-5370
Judy Kluver, CQM Quality/Credentialing Specialist
judy.kluver@primewest.org
1-320-335-5211
Heather Koenigs, Special Needs Program Specialist
heather.koenigs@primewest.org
1-320-335-5258
Bethany Krafthefer, MBA, PIP Coordinator
bethany.krafthefer@primewest.org
1-320-335-5392
Catie Lee, MBA, Mental Health/Integrated Care/Shared Care Manager
catherine.lee@primewest.org
1-320-335-5283
Rita Lee, CQM Quality/Credentialing Specialist
rita.lee@primewest.org
1-320-335-5393
Chicky McKinzie, RN, BSN, Site Visit Coordinator
chicky.mckinzie@primewest.org
1-320-335-5209
Vicki McTigue, CPC, Utilization Management Specialist
vicki.mctigue@primewest.org
1-320-335-5261
Mindy Meyer, RN, Utilization Management Care Coordinator
mindy.meyer@primewest.org
1-320-335-5265
Troy Mills, CPhT, Utilization Management Specialist
troy.mills@primewest.org
1-320-335-5361
Lynda Moerke, SNBC Care Coordinator
lynda.moerke@primewest.org
1-320-335-5233
Rachel Narveson, LPN, HEDIS Specialist
rachel.narveson@primewest.org  
1-320-335-5352
Jayne Nyhammer, MAM, CHC, Quality Manager
jayne.nyhammer@primewest.org  
1-320-335-5226
Jayme Steig, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager
jayme.steig@primewest.org 
1-320-335-5216
Sarah Pianka, Data Coordinator
sarah.pianka@primewest.org  
1-320-335-5221
JoAnn Ressemann, Senior Care Coordination Specialist
joann.ressemann@primewest.org
1-320-335-5237
Jill Rudolph, RN, Utilization Management Care Coordinator
jill.rudolph@primewest.org
1-320-335-5350
Shirley Saathoff, Senior Care Coordination Specialist
shirley.saathoff@primewest.org
1-320-335-5206
Kristi Shamp, RN, BSN, Special Needs Program Care Coordinator
kristi.shamp@primewest.org
1-320-335-5377
Anita Simbana, RN, CPUR, Clinical Systems Admin./Client Business Analyst
anita.simbana@primewest.org
1-320-304-4152
Sandy Sullwold, Utilization Management Assistant
sandy.sullwold@primewest.org
1-320-335-5220
Stephanie Uecker, Credentialing and Network Coordinator
stephanie.uecker@primewest.org  
1-320-335-5230
Chelsey Wildman, Behavioral Health Specialist
chelsey.wildman@primewest.org
1-320-335-5267
Kristin Wilson, RN, BSN, MSN, PMAP/UM Manager
kristin.wilson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5201
Robin Zimmerman, Credentialing and Network Manager
robin.zimmerman@primewest.org
1-320-335-5213
 
Communications  
Beth Hendrickson, Director of Communications
beth.hendrickson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5215
Cassie Jacobson, Graphic Designer
cassie.jacobson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5238
Jill Klimek, Project Manager
jill.klimek@primewest.org
1-320-335-5256
Laura Rahn, Editor
laura.rahn@primewest.org
1-320-335-5279
Elizabeth Sim, Managing Editor
elizabeth.sim@primewest.org
1-320-335-5254
Sara Uhlenkamp, Production Specialist
sara.uhlenkamp@primewest.org
1-320-335-5381
 
Member & Enrollment Services (M&ES)  
Pauletta Gesch, MHSA, Director of Member & Enrollment Services
pauletta.gesch@primewest.org
1-320-335-5212
Kathy Beeler, Member & Enrollment Services Specialist
kathy.beeler@primewest.org
1-320-335-5235
Barb Carstens, Enrollment Services Specialist
barb.carstens@primewest.org
1-320-335-5249
Becky Jirik, Enrollment Services Manager
becky.jirik@primewest.org
1-320-335-5219
Jason Johanson, Enrollment Services Specialist
jason.johanson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5227
Matt Magnuson, Member Services Manager
matt.magnuson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5243
Melissa Peterson, Enrollment Services Coordinator
melissa.peterson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5380
Jessica Rupert, Wellness Benefit Coordinator
jessica.rupert@primewest.org
1-320-335-5375
Kathleen Satko, Enrollment Services Specialist
kathy.satko@primewest.org
1-218-308-2806
Kristie Tollefson, Member & Enrollment Services Specialist
kristie.tollefson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5305
 
Information Systems & Technology (IS&T)  
Jamie Hess, MHA, Director of IS&T – HIPAA Security Officer
jamie.hess@primewest.org
1-320-335-5225
Dan Benson, Information Systems Specialist – Operations
dan.benson@primewest.org
1-320-335-5208
Brandon Haggerty, Information Security Specialist
brandon.haggerty@primewest.org
1-320-335-5277
Mike Lounsbery, Help Desk Supervisor
mike.lounsbery@primewest.org
1-320-335-5362
Ryan Wildman, Network and Telecommunications Coordinator
ryan.wildman@primewest.org
1-320-335-5287