Why Should a Physical Therapist in Private Practice Contract with Anthem BCBS
I am a physical therapist and private practice owner. My physical therapy practice, Total Therapy Solutions LLC has been a contracted provider with Anthem BCBS here in Ohio since 2006.
Anthem BCBS is a huge third-party payer with beneficiaries in multiple states. The largest competitive advantage of being a contracted provider is increased access to their database of beneficiaries.
Why You Will Need Before You Apply
- Personal NPI
- Organizational NPI
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Clinic Location
- Active State License
- Availity Account
- CAQH Proview Account
Start Your Application
Step 1 – Go to: https://www.anthem.com/provider/enrollment/
Step 2 – Select your state from the 14 options listed in the drop-down menu.
Step 3 – Choose your provider type from the second drop-down menu. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists should choose “Ancillary Provider or Allied Health Provider.”
Step 4 – “Does your organization have an existing Availity account?”
If you haven’t already created your FREE Availity.com account please do so now.
Step 5 – After clicking the Submit button you will be taken to this PDF
where you will be prompted to complete the Provider Maintenance Form – Provider Application / Add Provider Form. You will also be asked to grant Anthem BCBS access to your CAQH application.
