Approved Provider Types for Teleservices

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.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

ENT (Otolaryngology)

19 – Physician (D.O.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

General Surgeon

19 – Physician (D.O.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

Outpatient Mental Health Services

03 – County Indigent Health Care Program
10 – Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist
16 – Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

18 – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
19 – Physician (D.O.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

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.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

Ophthalmologist

19 – Physician (D.O.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

Orthopedist

19 – Physician (D.O.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

Prenatal (Medicaid and CHIP Prenatal)

10 – Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist

19 – Physician (D.O.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

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.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

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.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

Therapies – OT PT ST

34 – Physical Therapist

35 – Occupational Therapist

50 – CCP Provider

Urologist

19 – Physician (D.O.)
20 – Physician (M.D.)

Questions

Providers, for questions or additional information please: