About Regence BlueShield Coverage in Yakima
Regence BlueShield operates 2 distinct networks in Yakima, WA, with a combined in-network roster of 1,016 doctors across 65 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Yakima, Regence BlueShield ranks #2 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 1,154 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which Regence BlueShield networks have the widest reach in Yakima, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.
Regence BlueShield publishes its Yakima directory at the network level rather than the consumer-plan level. The labels on each row below (for example Regence-67E0) 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.
Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Last refreshed July 7, 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.
Regence BlueShield Networks in Yakima
Regence BlueShield contracts with doctors at the network level in Yakima. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them.
Regence-67E0
1,016
Blue High Performance
466
Top Specialties Accepting Regence BlueShield
Regence BlueShield’s Yakima network spans 65 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.
Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in Yakima, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.
Physician Experience in Regence BlueShield’s Yakima 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 Regence BlueShield’s Yakima 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 Yakima
55 of 1,016 Regence BlueShield in-network providers (5%) offer telehealth visits in Yakima. 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 Regence BlueShield member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.
Top specialties offering telehealth in Yakima
Top Hospitals Serving Regence BlueShield Patients in Yakima
Hospitals with the most Regence BlueShield-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that Regence BlueShield 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 Regence BlueShield 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.
Yakima Valley Memorial
Yakima, WA
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
Ellensburg, WA
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Medford, OR
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Bellevue, WA
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Seattle, WA
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
Sunnyside, WA
Coverage Compared in Yakima
Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Yakima. 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 Regence BlueShield’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Yakima provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.
Nearby Cities with Regence BlueShield Coverage
Cities closest to Yakima where Regence BlueShield has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.
The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s Regence BlueShield network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Yakima options are likely more plentiful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Regence BlueShield coverage in Yakima
How do I find an Regence BlueShield in-network doctor in Yakima, WA?
Regence BlueShield has 1,016 in-network providers across 65 medical specialties in Yakima. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified July 7, 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.
Which hospitals in Yakima accept Regence BlueShield?
Hospitals where Regence BlueShield doctors most commonly practice in Yakima include YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL, KITTITAS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ASANTE ROGUE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your Regence BlueShield 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 Regence BlueShield providers in Yakima?
Regence BlueShield's Yakima network is largest in Nurse Practitioner (142), Physician Assistant (86), Mental Health Counselor (81). 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 Regence BlueShield compare to other insurers in Yakima?
Regence BlueShield ranks #2 of 6 major insurers tracked in Yakima by provider count, with 1,016 doctors. Aetna leads at 1,154 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 Yakima.
Why don't I see specific Regence BlueShield plan names like Bronze or Silver?
Regence BlueShield files its Yakima provider directory at the network level rather than by consumer plan name. The labels above (such as Regence-67E0) are the network identifiers Regence BlueShield 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 Regence BlueShield?
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 Regence BlueShield plan, and third check Regence BlueShield's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed July 7, 2026.
What if my doctor isn't listed here?
This list reflects Regence BlueShield's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on July 7, 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 Regence BlueShield, then check Regence BlueShield's own member portal for confirmation.
When was this Regence BlueShield data last updated?
The Regence BlueShield Yakima provider list was last refreshed July 7, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.
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Data freshness
Last verified July 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly