How to Get Credentialed with Regence BlueShield (Washington) in Washington
Quick Overview
Timeline
45 - 90 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
Delegated
No
How Regence BlueShield (Washington) Credentialing Actually Works
Verified July 2026Apply Through
CAQH Provider Data Portal plus the Availity Onboarding Tracker
Timeline
Regence was publicly working a backlog of roughly three months on credentialing applications in mid 2026: plan accordingly
Recredentialing
Not published by the payer
Since June 15, 2026 Regence takes initial credentialing and recredentialing through the CAQH Provider Data Portal: authorize Regence, re-attest, then notify Regence through the CAQH profile notification form on its credentialing page. A copy of your IRS CP 575 or 147C letter is required to complete the application, which is the distinctive Regence gate.
Behavioral health routing: No behavioral carve out vendor is named: behavioral practitioners use the same CAQH path.
The stall to avoid: Two silent stalls: skipping the CAQH profile notification form (Regence does not know you applied), and omitting the CP 575 or 147C IRS letter. Track status in the Onboarding Tracker under Availity payer spaces.
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.
Washington-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 Washington.
Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile
Regence BlueShield (Washington) 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 Regence BlueShield (Washington).
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 45-90 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 Regence BlueShield (Washington).
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Claims & Billing
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