Becoming a Participating Provider

If you are currently participating in the Texas Children’s Health Plan network, please find additional information on how to navigate the Contracting Gateway system here.

Becoming a Participating Provider

How to join Texas Children's Health Plan Provider Network 

Thank you for your interest in joining the Texas Children’s Health Plan network. In order to submit a request for consideration, please complete the following steps:

1. Create a New Provider Record via TCHP Contracting Gateway at cobblestonegateway.texaschildrens.org
   • New Users are required to create a New Provider Account in TCHP’s Contracting Gateway.
      
2. Request New Provider Agreement
   • Once a new account is activated, please allow 10 minutes for account activation prior to submitting a New Provider Agreement Request.
   • New Provider Agreement requests require W9 and provider roster; provided below.
   • Roster template
   • W9 website
   • Step by step instructions for TCHP’s Contracting Gateway can be accessed using the following link: Cobblestone Gateway User Guide

   • Credentialing requirements and process can be found in TCHP’s Provider Manual. For questions on the Contract Gateway process, please contact the Contracting Department via at tchpnetworkmanagement@texaschildrens.org. 

     For all other inquiries please contact Provider Network Management: 

     Provider Network Management:
     1-832-828-1004, option 6
     Fax: 1-832-825-9360

     Texas Children's Health Plan operates in the following service delivery areas:

     
     Open Map
      

3. New Provider Orientation

   The assigned Provider Relations Manager will contact new providers to schedule an in-service for your office regarding Texas Children’s Health Plan’s policies and procedures.