About CareFirst BCBS Coverage in Washington
CareFirst BCBS operates 5 distinct networks in Washington, DC, with a combined in-network roster of 8,514 doctors across 87 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Washington, CareFirst BCBS ranks #2 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 9,265 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which CareFirst BCBS networks have the widest reach in Washington, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.
CareFirst BCBS publishes its Washington directory at the network level rather than the consumer-plan level. The labels on each row below (for example Blue Precision) are network identifiers, not the plan names printed on your member ID card. Your specific plan typically maps to one of these networks, but the mapping isn’t exposed in the federal filing. Match the doctor’s name first, then call the office with your member ID to confirm your plan is accepted.
CareFirst BCBS is a Medicare Advantage carrier in Washington with 2 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. CareFirst BCBS does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in DC; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.
Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.
CareFirst BCBS Networks for Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional Specialists in Washington
Network-level provider counts for registered dietitian or nutrition professional specialists accepting CareFirst BCBS in Washington. Each row is a network in CareFirst BCBS’s federal filing. your specific plan maps to one of these.
Blue Precision
63
Select Preferred Provider
63
PAR Network
63
BlueEssential
9
Alternate Network
3
CareFirst BCBS Medicare Advantage Plans in Washington
2 CareFirst BCBS Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in Washington. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.
Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.
Physician Experience in CareFirst BCBS’s Washington Network
Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For CareFirst BCBS’s Washington network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.
A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.
Telehealth Coverage in Washington
1,472 of 8,514 CareFirst BCBS in-network providers (17%) offer telehealth visits in Washington. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.
Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your CareFirst BCBS member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.
Top specialties offering telehealth in Washington
Top Hospitals Serving CareFirst BCBS Patients in Washington
Hospitals with the most CareFirst BCBS-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that CareFirst BCBS has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.
Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your CareFirst BCBS plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
George Washington Univ Hospital
Washington, DC
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Clinton, MD
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
Olney, MD
Coverage Compared in Washington
Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Washington. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.
If CareFirst BCBS’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Washington provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CareFirst BCBS coverage in Washington
How do I find an CareFirst BCBS in-network doctor in Washington, DC?
CareFirst BCBS has 8,514 in-network providers across 87 medical specialties in Washington. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.
Does CareFirst BCBS offer Medicare Advantage in Washington?
Yes. CareFirst BCBS offers 2 Medicare Advantage plans in Washington for 2026, with plan types including PPO. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 3.5 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.
What's the highest-rated CareFirst BCBS Medicare Advantage plan in Washington?
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Complete (PPO) (PPO) holds CareFirst BCBS's top CMS star rating in Washington at 3.5 of 5, with a $42 monthly premium. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.
Which hospitals in Washington accept CareFirst BCBS?
Hospitals where CareFirst BCBS doctors most commonly practice in Washington include MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your CareFirst BCBS plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.
Which medical specialties have the most CareFirst BCBS providers in Washington?
CareFirst BCBS's Washington network is largest in Nurse Practitioner (1,237), Clinical Social Worker (775), Pediatric Medicine (659). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.
How does CareFirst BCBS compare to other insurers in Washington?
CareFirst BCBS ranks #2 of 6 major insurers tracked in Washington by provider count, with 8,514 doctors. Aetna leads at 9,265 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Washington.
Why don't I see specific CareFirst BCBS plan names like Bronze or Silver?
CareFirst BCBS files its Washington provider directory at the network level rather than by consumer plan name. The labels above (such as Blue Precision) are the network identifiers CareFirst BCBS uses internally. Your specific plan, whether commercial group, Medicare, or Medicaid, maps to one of these networks but the federal filing format doesn't expose which plan goes with which network. To verify your exact plan covers a specific doctor, call the provider with your member ID handy.
How do I verify a doctor is in-network with CareFirst BCBS?
Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific CareFirst BCBS plan, and third check CareFirst BCBS's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.
What if my doctor isn't listed here?
This list reflects CareFirst BCBS's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept CareFirst BCBS, then check CareFirst BCBS's own member portal for confirmation.
When was this CareFirst BCBS data last updated?
The CareFirst BCBS Washington provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.
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Data freshness
Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly