BCBS Phone Number
The BCBS phone number is an essential point of contact for patients, providers, and billing teams who need to verify insurance, check claims, or request authorizations. However, there’s no universal number for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), as each state or region operates independently under the BCBS Association.
To find the right number, start by checking the member’s insurance card. The number listed is directly linked to the patient’s plan and usually includes customer service and provider lines. For providers, it’s also helpful to use tools like our BCBS Prefix Lookup, which helps match the patient’s alpha prefix with the appropriate BCBS contact number and claims office.
If you’re dealing with out-of-state patients, do not assume the contact is local. A member living in California may have a BCBS plan issued from New York or Texas. In such cases, the BCBS phone number found online or on the card is the best source for accurate communication.
For broader plan details, contact directories, or general support, visit the official BCBS website.
Whether you’re checking benefits, resolving claim issues, or confirming coverage, using the correct Blue Cross Blue Shield phone number ensures faster service and fewer delays. Make it a routine to verify contact details based on prefix and region for smoother operations.
| BCBS Plan Name | Provider Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Alabama, BCBS of Alabama | 800-760-6852 |
| Alaska, Premera BCBS of Alaska | 800-722-4714 opt 2 |
| Arizona, BCBS of Arizona | 800-232-2345 |
| Arkansas, BCBS of Arkansas | 800-827-4814 |
| California, Anthem Blue Cross of California | 800-922-3242 (HMO) |
| California, Blue Shield of California | 800-541-6652 Option 6 |
| Colorado, Anthem BCBS of Colorado | 877-833-5742 |
| Connecticut, Anthem BCBS of Connecticut | 800-922-3242 (HMO) |
| Delaware, BCBS of Delaware | 800-572-2872 |
| District of Columbia, Carefirst BCBS | 800-842-5975 |
| FEP Blue Cross Blue Shield | Varies by State |
| Florida, BCBS of Florida | 800-727-2227 Option 2 |
| Georgia, Anthem BCBS of Georgia | 800-284-2609 or |
| 800-241-7475 | |
| Hawaii, BCBS of Hawaii | 800-790-4672 |
| Idaho, Blue Cross of Idaho | 866-482-2250 |
| Idaho, Blue Shield of Idaho | 866-227-0913 |
| Illinois, BCBS of IL | 800-972-8088 |
| Indiana, Anthem BCBS of Indiana | 800-282-1016 |
| Iowa, Wellmark BCBS of Iowa | 800-362-2218 |
| Kansas, BCBS of Kansas | 800-432-3990 |
| Kentucky, Anthem BCBS of Kentucky | 800-282-1016 |
| Louisiana, BCBS of Louisiana | 800-392-4076 (IVR) |
| Maine, Anthem BCBS of Maine | 800-832-6011 |
| Maryland, Carefirst BCBS | 800-248-8410 |
| Massachusetts, BCBS of Massachusetts | 800-882-2060 |
| Michigan, BCBS of Michigan | 800-344-8525 (professional) |
| Michigan, BCBS of Michigan | Click here for full contact info |
| Minnesota, BCBS of Minnesota | 800-262-0820 |
| Mississippi, BCBS of Mississippi | 800-257-5825 |
| Missouri, Anthem BCBS of Missouri | 888-571-9054 |
| Missouri, BCBS of Kansas City | 800-892-6048 |
| Montana, BCBS of Montana | 800.447.7828 |
| Nebraska, BCBS of Nebraska | 800‐635‐0579 IVR 800‐642‐8516.Provider Services |
| Nevada, Anthem BCBS of Nevada | 800-332-3842 |
| New Hampshire, Anthem BCBS of New Hampshire | 800-332-6558 |
| New Jersey, Horizon BCBS of New Jersey | 800-624-1110 |
| New Mexico, BCBS of New Mexico | 888-349-3706 |
| New York, BCBS of Western New York | 800-950-0052 (managed care) |
| New York, Blue Shield of Northeastern New York | 800-444-4552 |
| New York, Empire BCBS of New York | 800-552-6630 |
| New York, Excellus BCBS | 800-920-8889 |
| North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 800.214.4844 |
| North Dakota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 800.368.2312 |
| Ohio, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | (800) 282-1016 |
| Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield | (800) 496-5774 |
| Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon | (866) 227-0913 |
| Pennsylvania, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania | BlueCare HMO – 1-800-822-8752 |
| Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Shield | Click here for full contact info |
| Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross | 1-800-ASK-BLUE |
| Puerto Rico, Triple-S Salud, Inc. | |
| Rhode Island, BCBS of Rhode Island | 1-800-327-6712 or 1-800-230-9050 (Providers) or 1-800-637-3718, ext. 6067 (Facility) |
| South Carolina, BCBS of South Carolina | 800-868-2510 |
| South Dakota, Wellmark BCBS of South Dakota | 800-774-3892 |
| Tennessee, BCBS of Tennessee | 800-924-7141 |
| Texas, BCBS of Texas | 877-299-2377 (HMO) |
| Utah, Regence BCBS of Utah | (866) 227-0913 |
| Vermont, Blue Cross and Blue Shield | (888) 222-9206 |
| Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 800-533-1120 (Commercial) 800-901-0020 (Medicaid) |
| Washington, Premera Blue Cross | 877-342-5258 opt2 |
| Washington, Regence BlueShield | (866) 227-0913 |
| West Virginia, Highmark BCBS West Virginia (Mountain State BCBS) | 800-294-9568 |
| Wisconsin, Anthem BCBS of Wisconsin | 888-571-9055 |
| Wyoming, BCBS of Wyoming | 800-442-2376 |