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:
- 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.
- New Users are required to create a New Provider Account in TCHP’s Contracting Gateway.
- 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: 1-832-825-9360Texas Children's Health Plan operates in the following service delivery areas:
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.