How to Get Credentialed with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (Maryland) in Maryland
Quick Overview
Timeline
60 - 120 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
Delegated
No
How CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (Maryland) Credentialing Actually Works
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Timeline
Maryland insurance law (Md. Ins. 15-112) holds CareFirst to a 30 day intent notice and a decision within 120 days
Recredentialing
Not published by the payer
CareFirst uses CAQH ProView as its credentialing verification organization. Register with CAQH, get added to the CareFirst roster, then complete the CareFirst Questionnaire for your provider type. Group additions run through CareFirst Direct, CareFirst's own tool, not Availity.
Behavioral health routing: Commercial behavioral practitioners use the same front door. Maryland Medicaid behavioral health is different: it is carved out of every HealthChoice MCO to the state ASO, run by Carelon.
The stall to avoid: Order matters. Email credentialingstatus@carefirst.com to be added to the CAQH roster BEFORE starting the Questionnaire; Questionnaire before roster is a dead application. Directory information must also be attested every 90 days directly with CareFirst.
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.
Maryland-Specific Requirements
Step-by-Step Enrollment Process
Gather Required Documents
Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and any state-specific requirements for Maryland.
Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (Maryland) requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org and attest within 120 days.
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (Maryland).
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 60-120 days. Monitor your application status and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
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Required Documents Checklist
Board Certification
ConditionalRequired if board certified; highly recommended
CV/Resume
5-year work history minimum; gaps > 6 months must be explained
DEA License
ConditionalRequired if prescribing controlled substances
Malpractice Insurance
Medical Degree
Medical License
NPI Certificate
Professional Reference
3 peer references required
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Key Credentialing Terms
- CAQH
- The Council for Affordable Quality Health Care, an organization that maintains a universal provider database (CAQH ProVi...
- Credentialing
- The process of verifying a healthcare provider's qualifications, training, licensure, and professional background to ens...
- Effective Date
- The date on which a provider's enrollment or network participation becomes active, allowing them to begin billing a paye...
- Fee Schedule
- A complete listing of fees and reimbursement rates that an insurance payer will pay for specific medical services and pr...
- HMO
- A Health Maintenance Organization is a managed care plan that typically requires members to choose a primary care physic...
- Network Status
- A provider's participation status with a specific insurance payer, indicating whether they are in-network (contracted) o...
- NPI
- The National Provider Identifier is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by CMS to healthcare providers, requi...
- PPO
- A Preferred Provider Organization is a managed care plan that offers a network of contracted providers at lower costs to...
Credentialing Checklist
Make sure you have everything ready before applying to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (Maryland).
View Physician Credentialing Checklist →Contact Information
Provider Credentialing
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Provider Services
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Claims & Billing
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