For Physicians

First Choice is a Hospital Preferred Provider Network (HPPN) designed by Catholic Health.

To avoid additional out-of-pocket expenses for your patients with the First Choice Healthcare Plan, please refer to a Catholic Health facility for the following services:

• Lab Testing / Blood Draws
• Radiology (x-ray) Services
• Medical or Surgical Inpatient Hospital Stays
• Outpatient Surgery
• Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatments
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
• Outpatient Rehabilitation and Detoxification Services
• Home Care
• Skilled Nursing Care

Claims Submission

Independent Health
P.O. Box 9066
Buffalo, NY 14231

BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
PO Box 80
Buffalo, NY 14240

Catholic Health Locations

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