How To Find Houston Doctors That Accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Near Me
In this community resource guide, you will learn how to find doctors and hospitals in Houston, that accept Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance.
If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance and are unsure how to find another doctor or hospital, this guide will provide you with instructions on finding a provider who take Blue Cross health insurance.
Call The Blue Cross Blue Shield Customer Service Number To Find Doctors In-Network
The best way to find a doctor that accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield is to call the customer service number on the back of your BCBS insurance card. This will put you in touch with a BCBS representative who can confirm that your insurance is accepted by doctors and hospitals in Houston.
The wait may be longer, but it may be worth the time to call Blue Cross Blue Shield directly to ensure that your health insurance is accepted by a new provider. If you schedule an appointment with a provider that is out of network, you could be stuck paying 100% of the medical bill!
Below is a listing of Blue Cross Blue Shield contact numbers that you can use to ask questions about new providers. You can find this same information on the Blue Cross Blue Shield website or on the back of your insurance card.
Type Of Blue Cross Blue Shield Phone Number | Phone Number | Description |
General Information | 972.766.6900 | This is a general Blue Cross Blue Shield phone number that you can call for general information. |
Under 65 Customer Service Number | 800.531.4456 | If you are not a BCBSTX member you can call this number for more information. |
Under 65 Customer Service Number For Existing Members | 888.697.0683 | Existing Blue Cross Blue Shield members who are under 65 years old can call this number. |
Medicare Supplement | 888.697.0683 | If you have a Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plan, this is the number that you want to call. |
BCBS Dental Plans | 800.820.9994 (dental indemnity plan) or 800.521.2227 | BCBS members with dental plans can use this phone number. |
BCBSTX Behavioral Health | 800.729.2422 | Call this number for questions regarding mental health benefits. |
PPO, POS, Indemnity Plans | 800.521.2227 | If you have one of these plans you can call the number on the back of your insurance card or use the number to the left. |
HMO Blue Texas Plans | 877.299.2377 | Should you have a BCBS HMO plan this is a number you can use to learn about doctors who accept your Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. |
Employer Coverage | Check the back of your Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance card for the number. | If you have BCBSTX employer health coverage you can call the phone number on the back of your health insurance card. |
Again you can either use the list above to find Blue Cross Blue Shield providers numbers or look on the back of your health insurance card.
How To Use The Blue Cross Blue Shield Find A Doctor Tool
You can look for a new in-network doctor who accepts your BCBSTX health insurance by going to the Blue Cross Blue Shield website. If you are a member, you can log into your account. If you are not a member but need to find a doctor for a client or parent, you can use the “Guest Search”. I don’t have BCBSTX health insurance, so the next few screenshots will be taken from the Guest Search option.
The first thing you will need to do to find a doctor that accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance near you is enter your zip code. This will allow you to see BCBS providers in your area or near your job.
Next, you will need to select your specific Blue Cross BlueShield health insurance plan. Whether you have Anthem HeatlhSync, Blue Advantage HMO, Horizon Managed Care Network, or Texas Star, you will need to make that selection, so that you only see doctors in your network.
After selecting your BCBSTX plan and zip code, next, you will need to choose the type of provider you would like. Scroll down the same page until you see a screen like the one below. You can choose a new primary care doctor, hospital, or psychiatrist with these options. In this example, I choose to look for a new hospital in Houston that accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Whether you are seeking a Blue Cross Blue Shield doctor or hospital the search page will look similar to this. You can find a BCBSTX provider by either using the list or map. The listing and map will offer helpful information like the address, phone number, and even a rating.
Editor’s Note: If you choose to search for a hospital or provider via the Blue Cross Blue Shield website, be sure to call that provider or BCBS to ensure that accept your health insurance. The reason being is that I did find Memorial Hermann listed on the map, but as of March 1st, Hermann was dropped from the Blue Cross Blue Shield network.
Hospitals Are Still Available For Life-Threatening Situations
If you are having a medical emergency, you can still call 911 and get treatment at hospitals. EMTALA is a federal law that requires hospitals to treat individuals with life-threatening conditions, whether they are insured or not.
While EMTALA does force hospitals to treat you regardless of insurance coverage or income, it will not pay for the cost of medical services.
Conclusion
The easiest way to find a new Blue Cross Blue Shield doctor in Houston is to call the number on the back of your BCBSTX insurance card. You can also find Blue Cross Blue Shield providers by using the doctor finder tool.
If you have any other questions regarding how to find a new Houston doctor or hospital that accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield you can call the number on the back of your member ID card for assistance.
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Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.