BCBS TexasMedium ImpactAdministrative

Education and Residency Information Required for Directory

Published January 12, 2026Effective May 1, 2025

AI Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield now requires all participating physicians (MDs and DOs) to provide their medical school and residency information for inclusion in the provider directory. This information must be submitted by May 1, 2025, or physicians will not be listed in the national BCBS provider directory used by 2.3 million out-of-state members.

Action Required

By May 1, 2025: All physicians (MDs and DOs) must verify their medical school and residency information is updated in the BCBS provider directory using the demographic change form. Check the online provider directory to confirm information is current. Failure to provide this information will result in exclusion from the national BCBS provider directory, preventing out-of-state BCBS members from finding your practice.

Plan Types

Commercial

States

TX

Specialties

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