How to Get Credentialed with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ in New Jersey
Quick Overview
Timeline
60 - 90 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
Delegated
No
How Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ Credentialing Actually Works
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Timeline
Up to 90 days from the date Horizon has all required information
Recredentialing
Every three years
Horizon breaks the usual Blues pattern: provider survey, document prep (CV, license, DEA certificate, Horizon forms), upload, and submit through Horizon's own tool. CAQH is not the application vehicle here, and Availity handles transactions only. Track progress with your NPI and Submission ID.
Behavioral health routing: Behavioral health is in house through Horizon Behavioral Health, with its own provider services line, (800) 682-9091.
The stall to avoid: The tool times out after 60 minutes of inactivity and makes you start the survey over. Some specialties, including licensed mental health counselors and neuropsychologists, cannot use the tool at all and must mail a paper application. Discrepancy notices require corrections within 14 calendar days.
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.
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 New Jersey.
Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ 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 Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ.
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 60-90 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...
- NPI
- The National Provider Identifier is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by CMS to healthcare providers, requi...
- Primary Source Verification
- The process of verifying a provider's credentials directly from the original issuing source, such as medical schools, li...
- Provider Enrollment
- The process by which a healthcare provider applies to participate in an insurance payer's network, allowing the provider...
- Re-credentialing
- The periodic process, typically occurring every three years, in which a provider's credentials are re-verified to ensure...
Credentialing Checklist
Make sure you have everything ready before applying to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ.
View Physician Credentialing Checklist →Contact Information
Provider Credentialing
National1-800-414-7427
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm ET
Provider Relations
National1-800-414-7427
NaviNet Portal Support
National1-888-482-8057
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm ET
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