Originally Posted by RobOnLI

That is the usual format. It's perfectly fine and won't affect upgrade processing or mileage posting.

You don't need to call CO to see if they recognize you as a gold elite member.

Look at the receipt for your itinerary online by the "View Receipt" link. Under the passenger section will be your Freq Flyer # and any status associated with it. It should say "NW-xxxxxxxx Gold Elite / SkyTeam Elite" (or ST1).

-RM