Providence Health Plan Provider Directory Information and Disclaimers

The Providence Health Plan directory indicates that information regarding physician availability and service details is updated at least monthly, though provider status can change daily.

According to the Providence Health Plan provider directory, the accuracy of these listings is subject to the input and self-reporting of individual practitioners and medical facilities.

For patients attempting to coordinate care, the directory serves as a primary tool for identifying which providers are currently accepting new patients. However, the health plan notes that because this information is self-reported, patients should contact provider offices directly to verify specific details such as appointment availability, accepted insurance plans, or the availability of specialized services like video, text, or audio consultations.

Providence Health Plan utilizes a structured credentialing process to manage its network of practitioners and hospitals. This process involves reviewing a provider’s full name when they first join the health plan and conducting subsequent reviews every three years. This cycle ensures that the foundational data regarding a physician’s identity and professional standing remains current.

The health plan also implements specific checks regarding medical education and professional training. During the initial credentialing phase, the organization verifies several key credentials, including:

Graduation from a recognized medical or professional school.
Board certification, where applicable to the specific medical specialty.
Official documentation such as the AOA Official Osteopathic Physician Profile Report or Commission on Dental Accreditation records.

Board certification is treated as an additional professional milestone. To achieve this status, doctors must complete specific educational requirements, finish a residency training program in their chosen specialty, and pass a formal examination established by their respective medical specialty board.

While Providence Health Plan makes efforts to maintain an up-to-date list, the directory does not guarantee the absolute accuracy of all information. The health plan relies on providers to self-report their specialties, hospital affiliations, and the languages spoken by their clinic staff.

If a provider has a specific specialty listed, it signifies they have completed specialized education and training in fields such as Cardiology, Dermatology, Family Practice, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine.

The directory also includes information regarding clinic and group affiliations. If a clinic or group is listed, it indicates the provider is part of a medical group consisting of two or more practitioners. The health plan may contract with either the individual provider or the collective group.

For members who identify errors in the directory, several channels for reporting and recourse exist:

Direct reporting via telephone to Providence Health Plan Customer Service at 800-878-4445.
Email correspondence through [email protected].
Secure chat features available through a member’s myProvidence account.
Formal complaints filed with the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner via their toll-free hotline or official website.

When reporting an error, users are asked to provide the name of the provider or facility, the location, and a description of the inaccuracy. Regarding regulatory oversight, the directory notes that no carrier discipline findings have been issued by the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner for failure to meet access standards to date.

The health plan does not currently utilize specific quality, member experience, patient safety, or cost-related measures to determine its networks, including its Marketplace networks. Access to a printed version of the provider directory is available by calling Customer Service, with hard copies typically mailed within five business days of a request.

Information regarding a practitioner’s race or ethnicity can also be provided by Customer Service upon request.

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