Blue Cross Blue Shield
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Blue Cross Blue Shield across 51 states.
Quick Overview
Timeline
60 - 90 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
51
About Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) is a federation of 34 independent, locally operated health insurance companies that collectively provide coverage to over 115 million Americans. Each BCBS plan operates independently within its state, offering commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and individual marketplace plans.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org.
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to Blue Cross Blue Shield. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 60-90 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
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Our specialists handle the entire Blue Cross Blue Shield enrollment process: applications, follow-ups, and approvals across all 50 states.
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
BCBS Provider Enrollment
1-800-676-2583
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Provider Relations
1-800-676-2583
Availity Portal Support
1-800-282-4548
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm ET
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Select Your State
Choose your state for Blue Cross Blue Shield-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Blue Cross Blue Shield credentialing requirements by state
Blue Cross Blue Shield enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 51 states Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Alabama | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Arkansas | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Arizona | — | Open | — | — | — |
| California | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Colorado | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Connecticut | — | Open | — | — | — |
| District Of Columbia | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Delaware | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Florida | Florida Blue (BCBS Florida) | Open | 45–90 days |
Provider portal
1-800-727-2227
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Florida Blue is the Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee for Florida, serving over 5 million members. Provider enrollment runs through the Availity portal — the shared multi-payer platform used by all BCBS plans nationwide. CAQH ProView profile required with 120-day re-attestation. Florida-specific items: Florida Department of Health (DOH) license verification, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) registration for participation in Florida Medicaid Managed Care plans, and Florida E-FORCSE registration for prescribers of controlled substances. BCBS Florida participates in the BlueCard program, allowing in-network access for Blue plan members from other states. Recredentialing cycle every 3 years. |
| Georgia | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Hawaii | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Iowa | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Idaho | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Illinois | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Indiana | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Kansas | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Kentucky | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Massachusetts | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Maryland | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Maine | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Michigan | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Minnesota | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Missouri | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Mississippi | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Montana | — | Open | — | — | — |
| North Carolina | — | Open | — | — | — |
| North Dakota | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Nebraska | — | Open | — | — | — |
| New Hampshire | — | Open | — | — | — |
| New Jersey | — | Open | — | — | — |
| New Mexico | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Nevada | — | Open | — | — | — |
| New York | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Ohio | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Oklahoma | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Oregon | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Rhode Island | — | Open | — | — | — |
| South Carolina | — | Open | — | — | — |
| South Dakota | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Tennessee | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Texas | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Utah | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Virginia | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Vermont | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Washington | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin | — | Open | — | — | — |
| West Virginia | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Wyoming | — | Open | — | — | — |
Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified April 24, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.
Common questions about Blue Cross Blue Shield credentialing
How long does Blue Cross Blue Shield credentialing take?
Blue Cross Blue Shield credentialing typically takes 60–90 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield require CAQH?
Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield pulls provider data from CAQH ProView, so your profile must be complete, attested and shared with Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield operate in?
Blue Cross Blue Shield has credentialing operations in 51 states. 51 of those 51 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.