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Has Your Information Changed? Update Us and the NPI Registry
Effective date
Feb 12, 2025
Identified
Jan 12, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas requires providers to update demographic information (address, phone, etc.) in both the National Provider Identifier Registry and through Availity Essentials or their Demographic Change Form. Federal law mandates directory information verification every 90 days even if unchanged.
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What to do
Action · 3 steps
01Ongoing requirement: When practice information changes, update NPI Registry through NPPES website or CMS form AND update Blue Cross Texas via Availity Essentials Provider Data Management or Demographic Change Form.
02Verify directory information every 90 days as required by federal law.
03Availity administrators must separately update both Provider Data Management and Manage My Organization tools.
Original notice
Has Your Information Changed? Update Us and the NPI Registry
bcbstx.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
Related changes
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