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CHAMPVA Provider Search

Find healthcare providers that accept CHAMPVA β€” VA health coverage for veteran spouses and dependents.

Important: CHAMPVA does not have an exclusive provider network. This database is sourced from the free CMS Medicare provider registry. Providers who accept Medicare generally accept CHAMPVA for covered services, but always call ahead to confirm before your appointment. This tool is for informational purposes only.
πŸ“‹ Help a Provider Start Accepting CHAMPVA β€” If your provider takes Medicare, hand them this one-page script. They can start accepting CHAMPVA today. β†’
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Data sourced from the CMS National Medicare Provider Registry.

Billing Comparison: Medicare vs. CHAMPVA

This side-by-side helps billing staff understand what changes (and what doesn't) when adding CHAMPVA. No contracts required β€” CHAMPVA has no contract providers.

MedicareCHAMPVA
PayerCMS / Regional MACVHA Office of Integrated Veteran Care
Electronic Payer ID (medical)Varies by region84146
Electronic Payer ID (dental)Varies by region84147
Electronic claim formats837 I/P transactions837 I, 837 P, 837 D · 276/270 for eligibility
Paper claims addressRegional MAC addressPO Box 30750, Tampa FL 33630-3750
Fee scheduleMedicare ratesMedicare rates (same)
Prior authorizationSome servicesMental health & substance abuse, adjunctive dental, organ/bone marrow transplants
Patient responsibility20% after deductible25% after $50/year deductible
Balance billingNot permitted (assigned)Not permitted (must accept CHAMPVA rates)
Medicare crossoverN/AAuto-forwarded if Medicare HICN on file
Payment methodEFT or checkEFT enrollment required for direct deposit
VA Customer Call Center β€” Provider Line Billing questions, eligibility verification, preauthorization: 1-800-733-8387 · Mon–Fri, 8:05 AM – 7:30 PM ET
Electronic claims go through the same clearinghouses (Availity, Change Healthcare, Waystar) β€” use Payer ID 84146 for medical, 84147 for dental. Paper claims take ~20 days longer than electronic.

Preauthorization required for: Mental health & substance abuse services · Adjunctive dental procedures · Organ and bone marrow transplants. Failure to obtain preauthorization may result in claim denial.

Recent policy (Jan 1, 2025): Ozempic and Mounjaro prescriptions require Type 2 diabetes diagnosis codes for CHAMPVA pharmacy coverage. Weight loss indications are not covered.

Official VA CHAMPVA Provider Information β†’