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Centers of Excellence – Find a Provider

Providing our members with the best of the best for those with specialized health care needs is a priority at BCBSAZ Health Choice.
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The Centers of Excellence designation means the BCBSAZ Health Choice providers available to you demonstrate excellence in:

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Excellent service with high patient satisfaction.

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Focused, evidence- and outcomes-based approach to care.

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Proven leadership in the healthcare industry.

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Innovative methods for improving quality.

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Dedication to preparedness, research, and education.

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Strong emphasis on safety.

Specialty Categories

Please review the specialty categories below to help guide you in choosing the provider that’s right for you and your family.
  • Centers of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluate and provide treatment for individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for autism. Services include all covered behavioral health services, in addition to wrap-around services including occupational therapy, speech therapy, peer support, primary care, and more. Members or caregivers can self-refer for evaluation or be referred by current primary care or behavioral health provider.

    The Guidance Center – Flagstaff
    www.tgcaz.org
    (928) 527-1899

    Southwest Autism Center of Excellence – Mesa, Phoenix, & statewide via telemedicine
    www.sbhservices.org/southwest-autism-center
    (602) 265-8338

  • Centers of Excellence for Birth to Five provide behavioral health services to young children, aged 0 to 5, and their families to help support early childhood development and behaviors. Services include therapy, psychiatry, case management, and family support from professionals who specialize in this population. Caregivers can self-refer members or be referred by their current primary care or behavioral health provider.

    Polara Health – Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, & Camp Verde
    https://www.polarahealth.com/children-services
    (928) 445-5211

  • Centers of Excellence for Adolescent Substance Use Disorders provide treatment and family support for youth up to age 21 experiencing substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder. All covered behavioral health services are available with specialization in therapy, medication assisted treatment, and peer support for adolescents. Members or caregivers can self-refer for evaluation or be referred by current primary care or behavioral health provider.

    Community Bridges, Inc. – Mesa, Payson, & statewide via telemedicine
    communitybridgesaz.org
    (877) 931-9132

    Terros Health – Phoenix
    www.terroshealth.org/cafe-27-youth-center/
    (602) 389-3660

  • Centers of Excellence for Transitional Aged Youth focus on behavioral health services for youth transitioning from adolescent to adulthood, aged 15 to 22. Services include all covered behavioral health services, with wrap-around including peer support, therapy, transition facilitation, housing and employment support, and coordination with primary care. Members or caregivers can self-refer or be referred by current primary care or behavioral health provider.

    Jewish Family and Children’s Services – Gilbert, Glendale, & Phoenix
    www.jfcsaz.org/our-services/family-youth-children/transition-to-adulthood/
    (602) 279-7655

  • Centers of Excellence for First Episode Psychosis provide specialized services for youth and young adults early in their diagnosis. Services include all covered behavioral health services, with wrap-around including peer and family support, individual and group therapy, housing and employment support, and coordination with primary care. Members or caregivers can self-refer or be referred by current primary care or behavioral health provider.

    The Guidance Center – Flagstaff
    www.tgcaz.org
    (928) 527-1899

    Resilient Health – Phoenix
    www.resilienthealthaz.org/
    (877) 779-2470

     

  • Centers of Excellence for Pain Management provide pain management services to adults with chronic pain in an integrated setting. Programs include access to pain management specialist, psychiatrist, therapist, peer support, and alternative treatments such as yoga, massage, chiropractic, or acupuncture. Pain Management services require Prior Authorization.

    Recovia – Mesa & Phoenix
    www.recovia.com
    (480) 270-8148

For Providers

If you have a member needing services in these areas, please consider referring to one of the providers above. In addition, if your practice offers services in one of these areas and would like to be considered a Center of Excellence, please reach out to rose.kent@azblue.com.

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BCBSAZ Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) is a Health Plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in BCBSAZ Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) depends on contract renewal. BCBSAZ Health Choice Pathway is a subsidiary of Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona.

Member Services can be reached at 1-800-656-8991, TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. Member Services also has free language interpreter services available for non-English speakers.

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H5587_D36739PY24_M Accepted 09/30/23