Submit Principal dental claims electronically using payer ID 61271 through your clearinghouse for the fastest payment, or mail paper claims to Principal, P.O. Box 10357, Des Moines, IA 50306-0357. Here is the full reference, plus how to stop chasing Principal claims.
Last updated October 2026 · Reviewed by the PracticeAlpha billing team · Source: Principal dental provider materials
Get a free AR analysisAddresses and payer IDs change, so confirm the current details on Principal's provider materials before you rely on them.
| Detail | Reference |
|---|---|
| Claims mailing address | Principal, P.O. Box 10357, Des Moines, IA 50306-0357 |
| Electronic payer ID | 61271 |
| Clearinghouses | Vyne Dental, DentalXChange, and others |
| Claim / predetermination email | CSDClaims@exchange.principal.com |
| Provider portal | principal.com provider login (Eligibility, benefits, and claims) |
| Fastest method | Electronic via clearinghouse with payer ID 61271 |
| Timely filing | Plan-specific; confirm in the patient's plan documents |
Electronic submission with payer ID 61271 is the fastest way to get Principal dental claims paid. Send them through a clearinghouse such as Vyne Dental or DentalXChange and you get faster processing, electronic remittance, and a clean audit trail. Paper claims go to Principal, P.O. Box 10357, Des Moines, IA 50306-0357.
Principal also accepts claims and pre-determinations by email at CSDClaims@exchange.principal.com, which is useful for predeterminations on larger cases, though clearinghouse submission is still the cleanest route for routine claims.
Principal processes dental benefits by state, so when you work in the provider portal, select the correct state for the patient's plan before you submit a claim or a predetermination.
Principal's dental payer ID is 61271. Use it in your clearinghouse for electronic submission. Paper claims go to Principal, P.O. Box 10357, Des Moines, IA 50306-0357.
Principal, P.O. Box 10357, Des Moines, IA 50306-0357. Electronic submission through a clearinghouse using payer ID 61271 is faster and recommended. Confirm the current address on Principal's provider materials, since payer addresses change.
Yes. Principal accepts dental claims and pre-determinations by email at CSDClaims@exchange.principal.com, though electronic submission through a clearinghouse with payer ID 61271 is still the cleanest method for routine claims.
It is plan-specific, so confirm the deadline in the patient's plan documents. Late filing is one of the most common and most avoidable reasons a dental claim is written off.