Find a Doctor or Hospital

Picking the right doctor can seem overwhelming at times. You want to find someone you trust, who has an office close to you, with open appointment times. There’s also the added stress of choosing a doctor who is in your plan’s network so you don’t have to pay extra costs.

How can I find a doctor who meets my needs?
You have two options when searching for a doctor:

1. Provider Finder^® is a free tool to help you find a doctor or hospital in your network. Click on the link to access Provider Finder.
2. The BCBSIL App helps you find a doctor, hospital or urgent care facility. There are two ways to download the free BCBSIL App:
   • Text BCBSIL APP to 33633
   • Go to the iTunes App Store  or Google Play store  and download the BCBSIL App. Message and data rates may apply.

What is Provider Finder?
The free tool lets you compare cost and quality when it comes to health care. It can help you with a number of your health decisions. Use it to:

• Estimate the cost of hundreds of procedures, treatments and tests
• Determine if a Blue Distinction Center^® is an option for treatment
• View patient feedback or add your own review for a provider
• Find details about providers’ certifications and recognitions

How does Provider Finder work?
Provider Finder is very easy to use. All you have to do is:

• Go to bcbsil.com
• Click on “Find Care” at the top
• Click “Find Doctor or Hospital”
• Click “Search as a Guest”

You can narrow your options by plan using the drop-down “Plans” menu located at the top right.

Enter search details, such as doctor name or type of facility in the “Search for Names and Specialties” box.

If you need more details, take a look at the “Step-by-Step” PDF. 

Search for Doctors and Hospitals in Blue Access for Members^SM
If you’ve signed up for Blue Access for Members^SM, you can log in  and go to the “Find Care” option at the top. Then click “Find a Doctor or Hospital.”

Search on the Go 
Download the BCBSIL App  to find an in-network doctor or hospital on your mobile phone. You’ll be able to use your phone’s GPS location or input a ZIP code so the app can pinpoint the closest provider to you.