Credentialing by payer
Join the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Network
Enrollments are billed 50% at the start and 50% at submission; everything else 100% at the start.
- Flat PricesNo percentage of collections
- Half Now, Half at SubmissionFor every enrollment application
- Closed Network?Your choice of a refund or a credit
- Live Status TrackingCheck any application by reference number
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina at a Glance
| Service area | North Carolina. |
|---|---|
| How to request to join | Complete the CAQH (DataSpring) profile first, then email your CAQH ID to credentialing@bcbsnc.com. Review starts only when that email arrives. Start here |
| Portal | Blue e, set up with EFT after credentialing and enrollment. Blue Cross NC requires electronic claims and electronic funds transfer. |
| CAQH ProView (DataSpring) | Yes. Blue Cross NC verifies through Verifide using your CAQH data, and providers must re-attest every 120 days. |
| Published turnaround | Enrollment currently takes 60 days, so submit enrollment forms 60 days before the effective date you want. The network participation agreement follows within 45 days of confirmed credentialing, enrollment, Blue e and EFT. |
| Recredentialing | Every three years. Recredentialing is delayed until the CAQH information is complete. |
| Lines of business | Commercial networks; Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO. |
How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Takes Applications
Blue Cross NC runs three steps: get credentialed through the CAQH Provider Data Portal, email the CAQH ID, then complete enrollment and sign up for Blue e and EFT. Practitioners have 45 days from notification to correct erroneous information. MD and DO applicants must be board certified; board-eligible physicians may apply on the condition that they certify within three years of initial credentialing.
What to Watch With Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Optometry and ophthalmology commercial networks are closed in all counties, and routine vision goes through Community Eye Care. Reference laboratory networks are managed by Avalon Health Care Solutions. Provider Services is at 800-777-1643, option 6.
Whatever the plan, the file moves only when your CAQH (DataSpring) profile, license record and application agree. See how long credentialing takes and our CAQH profile setup service.
Questions About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
How do I apply to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina?
Complete the CAQH (DataSpring) profile first, then email your CAQH ID to credentialing@bcbsnc.com. Review starts only when that email arrives.
How long does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina credentialing take?
Enrollment currently takes 60 days, so submit enrollment forms 60 days before the effective date you want. The network participation agreement follows within 45 days of confirmed credentialing, enrollment, Blue e and EFT. Recredentialing: Every three years. Recredentialing is delayed until the CAQH information is complete.
Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina use CAQH (DataSpring)?
Yes. Blue Cross NC verifies through Verifide using your CAQH data, and providers must re-attest every 120 days.
What does PECS charge for a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina application?
$200 per application per provider, half at engagement and half at submission, including follow-up with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina until the effective date is set.
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