August 24, 2022
New Information
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) received notification from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) of the approved provider types for telemedicine and telehealth services. Any changes or updates will be advised.
Provider Type List:
Provider Category |
Provider Type |
Cardiovascular Disease |
19 – Physician (D.O.) |
ENT (Otolaryngology) |
19 – Physician (D.O.) |
General Surgeon |
19 – Physician (D.O.) |
Outpatient Mental Health Services |
03 – County Indigent Health Care Program 18 – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 21 – Physician Group (D.O.s Only) 22 – Clinic/Group Practice 31 – Psychologist 46 – Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) 78 – Rural Health Clinic – Freestanding/Independent 79 – Rural Health Clinic – Hospital Based 97 – Psychology Group |
OB/GYN |
19 – Physician (D.O.) |
Ophthalmologist |
19 – Physician (D.O.) |
Orthopedist |
19 – Physician (D.O.) |
Prenatal (Medicaid and CHIP Prenatal) |
10 – Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist 19 – Physician (D.O.) 33 – Registered Nurse/Nurse Midwife 46 – Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) 78 – Rural Health Clinic – Freestanding/Independent 79 – Rural Health Clinic – Hospital Based |
Primary Care Provider |
03 – County Indigent Health Care Program 10 – Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist 19 – Physician (D.O.) 22 – Clinic/Group Practice 46 – Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) 78 – Rural Health Clinic – Freestanding/Independent 79 – Rural Health Clinic – Hospital Based |
Psychiatrist |
19 – Physician (D.O.) |
Therapies – OT PT ST |
34 – Physical Therapist 35 – Occupational Therapist 50 – CCP Provider |
Urologist |
19 – Physician (D.O.) |
Questions
Providers, for questions or additional information please:
- Contact your BCBSTX Medicaid Network team at 1-855-212-1615 or
- Submit via email to Texas Medicaid Network Department