How to Get Credentialed with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in District Of Columbia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (District of Columbia). CareFirst is the BCBS licensee for DC, Maryland, and portions of northern Virginia. Uses CAQH ProView for credentialing. Multi-state credentialing available — a single CareFirst application can cover DC, MD, and northern VA service areas. Typical processing timeline: 60-90 days. Requires active DC medical license from the DC Board of Medicine (Department of Health). DEA registration required. DC controlled substance registration also required. Board certification required for specialists. CareFirst is the largest health insurer in the mid-Atlantic region. Delegated credentialing available through select health systems. The federal employee market in DC makes CareFirst enrollment particularly important. Re-credentialing every 3 years.