How to Get Credentialed with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee in Tennessee
Quick Overview
Timeline
60 - 120 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
Delegated
No
How BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Credentialing Actually Works
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CAQH plus Availity
Timeline
Tennessee law requires a decision on a clean CAQH application within 90 days (Tenn. Code 56-7-1001)
Recredentialing
Not published by the payer
Enter your information in CAQH ProView, register with Availity, and complete the enrollment application there. Provider service line: (800) 924-7141.
Behavioral health routing: Behavioral health reads in house: the plan's own behavioral team works with providers, and BlueCare (TennCare) behavioral is integrated in the plan.
The stall to avoid: If your application is clean and 90 days pass without a decision, cite the Tennessee statute: it is a real lever.
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.
Tennessee-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 Tennessee.
Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
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
Enrollment Forms
CAQH ProView
Universal credentialing application used by most commercial and BCBS payers.
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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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
View Physician Credentialing Checklist →Contact Information
Provider Credentialing
National1-800-924-7141
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provider Services
National1-800-924-7141
Claims & Billing
National1-800-924-7141
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