Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia across 1 states.
Quick Overview
Timeline
45 - 60 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
1
How Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia is a Blue Cross Blue Shield licensed plan serving members in Virginia. They offer commercial, Medicare Supplement, and individual marketplace health plans with provider credentialing for physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.
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 Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 45-60 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
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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
Provider Credentialing
888-599-1771
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provider Services
888-599-1771
Claims & Billing
888-599-1771
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Select Your State
Choose your state for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia credentialing requirements by state
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 1 state Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.
| State | Local plan | Network | Timeline | Portal / phone | State-specific notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield / Anthem HealthKeepers Plus (Virginia) | Open | 90–120 days |
Provider portal
1-800-901-0020
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In Virginia, Anthem's commercial plan is Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its Medicaid plan is Anthem HealthKeepers Plus (offered by HealthKeepers, Inc., contracting with Virginia DMAS under Cardinal Care). Enrollment runs through Availity (Payer Spaces > Anthem > Provider Enrollment), with credentialing via CAQH ProView. For Medicaid, providers should first complete enrollment with Virginia DMAS through the Medicaid Enterprise System provider portal (PRSS) before joining Anthem HealthKeepers Plus. Credentialing may take 90–120 days. |
Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified June 10, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.
Common questions about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia credentialing
How long does Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia credentialing take?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia credentialing typically takes 45–60 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia require CAQH?
Yes. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia pulls provider data from CAQH ProView, so your profile must be complete, attested and shared with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia operate in?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia has credentialing operations in 1 state. 1 of those 1 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.