Premera Blue Cross (Washington)
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Premera Blue Cross (Washington) across 1 states.
Quick Overview
Timeline
10 - 14 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
1
How Premera Blue Cross (Washington) Credentialing Actually Works
Verified July 2026Apply Through
CAQH plus the CertifyOS credentialing intake portal
Timeline
Not published by the payer
Recredentialing
Every three years
Premera reverses the usual order: you must be credentialed before you can request a contract. The application is CAQH based and submitted through Premera's credentialing intake portal, which is operated by the CertifyOS verification organization.
Behavioral health routing: No behavioral network carve out identified: behavioral practitioners use the same path.
The stall to avoid: Credential first, contract second. And the Washington book has a residency gate: you must reside in Washington to be credentialed with Premera, with border county exceptions.
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 Premera Blue Cross (Washington)
Premera Blue Cross (Washington) is a Blue Cross Blue Shield licensed plan serving members in Washington. 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
Premera Blue Cross (Washington) requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org.
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to Premera Blue Cross (Washington). Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 10-14 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
877-342-5258
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provider Services
877-342-5258
Claims & Billing
877-342-5258
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Select Your State
Choose your state for Premera Blue Cross (Washington)-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Premera Blue Cross (Washington) credentialing requirements by state
Premera Blue Cross (Washington) enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 1 state Premera Blue Cross (Washington) operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.
| State | Network | Timeline | Portal / phone | State-specific notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Open | 10–14 days |
Provider portal
877-342-5258
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Among the FASTEST credentialing at under 2 weeks. Must reside in Washington state. Uses Certify for verification. DocuSign for contracts. New contracts 45-60 business days. |
Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified March 22, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.
Common questions about Premera Blue Cross (Washington) credentialing
How long does Premera Blue Cross (Washington) credentialing take?
Premera Blue Cross (Washington) credentialing typically takes 10–14 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 Premera Blue Cross (Washington) require CAQH?
Yes. Premera Blue Cross (Washington) pulls provider data from CAQH ProView, so your profile must be complete, attested and shared with Premera Blue Cross (Washington) 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 Premera Blue Cross (Washington) operate in?
Premera Blue Cross (Washington) 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.