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Validate Medicare

Medicare card numbers are unique identifiers for Australia's universal healthcare system. The card provides access to subsidized healthcare services and prescription medications.

About Medicare

Medicare card number for healthcare services and benefits

Features

  • Generate valid Medicare numbers that pass official validation
  • Bulk generation for testing multiple scenarios
  • CSV export for easy integration with test suites
  • Real-time validation with detailed error messages
  • Support for multiple formats and variations

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How to Use

  1. Enter the number of Medicares you need
  2. Configure any additional options (state, country, etc.)
  3. Click the generate button
  4. Copy results or download as CSV

Example Format

16961178456

All generated Medicares follow official formatting standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Medicare validation.

What is a Medicare number

A Medicare number is the 10-digit number on your Australian Medicare card. It is an 11-digit number when combined with the Individual Reference Number (IRN).

Who is eligible for a Medicare number?

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, some visa holders, and people from countries that have a reciprocal healthcare agreement and join Medicare

Why generate test Medicare numbers?

Our generator creates fictitious, checksum-accurate Medicare numbers ideal for testing purposes like forms, EMRs, or validation scripts—without losing real patient data.

Can I create multiple Medicare numbers?

Yes. You can create up to 100 numbers at once—ideal for performance testing, UI validation, or mock patient records.

Are generated Medicare numbers legitimate?

No. They conform to valid numeric format, including checksum logic, but are unassigned and used only for testing