Payer ID
94036
94036 is the commercial payer ID; Blue Shield Promise (Medicaid) and FEP use different IDs/addresses — confirm by member ID prefix.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Provider disputes: at least 365 days from Blue Shield's date of contest/denial/payment (per AB 1455)
Clearinghouse
Availity
Provider Services
800-541-6652
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Blue Shield of California, P.O. Box 272540, Chico, CA 95927-2540
Provider Portal
https://www.blueshieldca.com/provider
Commercial standalone Blue plan for California, distinct from Anthem Blue Cross of CA. CalPERS, FEP, and appeals route to separate Chico boxes.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing.
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