Anthem Blue Shield
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Anthem Blue Shield across 51 states.
Quick Overview
Timeline
60 - 90 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
51
How Anthem Blue Shield Credentialing Actually Works
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Timeline
Committee review typically lands about 45 days after a complete application; plan on 90 to 120 days end to end
Recredentialing
Every 36 months, with CAQH re-attestation roughly every 120 days
CAQH ProView profile pulled through Availity's Digital Provider Enrollment flow
Behavioral health routing: Behavioral health is carved out to Carelon Behavioral Health. Behavioral clinicians credential with Carelon, not with Anthem medical.
The stall to avoid: The top stall for behavioral clinicians is an application filed with Anthem medical instead of Carelon: it sits in the wrong queue indefinitely.
From PayerReady's payer enrollment research, built from the payer's own provider manuals and enrollment pages. Payer processes change; when a fact is not published by the payer, we say so rather than guess.
About Anthem Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is one of the largest health insurers in the United States, serving over 45 million members across 14 states. Anthem offers commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and individual marketplace health plans.
How to Get Credentialed
Gather Required Documents
Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and board certifications.
Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile
Anthem Blue Shield requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org.
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to Anthem Blue Shield. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 60-90 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
Free Consultation
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Our specialists handle the entire Anthem Blue Shield enrollment process: applications, follow-ups, and approvals across all 50 states.
Required Documents
Board Certification
Required if board certified; highly recommended
CV/Resume
DEA License
Required if prescribing controlled substances
Malpractice Insurance
Medical Degree
Medical License
NPI Certificate
Professional Reference
Enrollment Forms
CAQH ProView
Universal credentialing application used by most commercial and BCBS payers.
Contact Information
Credentialing & Enrollment
1-800-624-0756
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provider Relations
1-800-624-0756
Claims Inquiry
1-800-624-0756
Quick Links
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Select Your State
Choose your state for Anthem Blue Shield-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Anthem Blue Shield credentialing requirements by state
Anthem Blue Shield enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 51 states Anthem Blue Shield operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.
| State | Network | State-specific notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Open | — |
| Alabama | Open | — |
| Arkansas | Open | — |
| Arizona | Open | — |
| California | Open | — |
| Colorado | Open | — |
| Connecticut | Open | — |
| District Of Columbia | Open | — |
| Delaware | Open | — |
| Florida | Open | — |
| Georgia | Open | — |
| Hawaii | Open | — |
| Iowa | Open | — |
| Idaho | Open | — |
| Illinois | Open | — |
| Indiana | Open | — |
| Kansas | Open | — |
| Kentucky | Open | — |
| Louisiana | Open | — |
| Massachusetts | Open | — |
| Maryland | Open | — |
| Maine | Open | — |
| Michigan | Open | — |
| Minnesota | Open | — |
| Missouri | Open | — |
| Mississippi | Open | — |
| Montana | Open | — |
| North Carolina | Open | — |
| North Dakota | Open | — |
| Nebraska | Open | — |
| New Hampshire | Open | — |
| New Jersey | Open | — |
| New Mexico | Open | — |
| Nevada | Open | — |
| New York | Open | — |
| Ohio | Open | — |
| Oklahoma | Open | — |
| Oregon | Open | — |
| Pennsylvania | Open | — |
| Rhode Island | Open | — |
| South Carolina | Open | — |
| South Dakota | Open | — |
| Tennessee | Open | — |
| Texas | Open | — |
| Utah | Open | — |
| Virginia | Open | — |
| Vermont | Open | — |
| Washington | Open | — |
| Wisconsin | Open | — |
| West Virginia | Open | — |
| Wyoming | Open | — |
Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified April 2, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.
Common questions about Anthem Blue Shield credentialing
How long does Anthem Blue Shield credentialing take?
Anthem Blue Shield credentialing typically takes 60–90 days from a complete submission to an approved effective date. Incomplete applications are the main cause of delay: a missing document or an unattested CAQH profile restarts the clock rather than pausing it.
Does Anthem Blue Shield require CAQH?
Yes. Anthem Blue Shield pulls provider data from CAQH ProView, so your profile must be complete, attested and shared with Anthem Blue Shield before the application can move. CAQH re-attestation runs on a 120-day cycle, and a lapsed attestation stalls both new enrollments and recredentialing.
Which states does Anthem Blue Shield operate in?
Anthem Blue Shield has credentialing operations in 51 states. 51 of those 51 currently show an open panel. Requirements are not uniform: local plan names, provider portals and state-specific conditions differ, which is what the state-by-state table above records.