Do insurance companies provide a directory of doctors in your network?

Major insurance providers offer doctor and hospital directories through their websites, and most allow members to order hard-copy directories over the phone. Network health-care providers can be searched by location and plan type. Results can then be further narrowed by specialization or the illness patient wants to have treated.

Medical professionals join a particular insurance network by applying with the insurance company. They must provide proof of credentials and licensure to practice before being accepted. Doctors that join a network receive benefits in the form of being put in touch with new patients and receiving access to administrative tools that help them process payment from the insurance company.