Our collaborative efforts on all of the above steps are how we have helped each other be prepared for the credentialing process. There are a few other things you will need to provide in this step.
- You will have to prove you are licensed to practice in the state you are located.
- You have your DEA number.
- You are covered by malpractice insurance or have a personal coverage policy accepted by insurance networks.
So, get these lined up as quickly as possible and add them to the required name, address, and phone/fax numbers.
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Do not forget: It’s not just MDs and DOs who need to be credentialed. Any individual who signs off on any portion of any billing content must be credentialed. This means Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as well.
The next likely step after being credentialed is to pick the EHR your practice is going to use. If you’ve chosen PrognoCIS to assist in the credentialing process, you might be pleased to find out we are also an award-winning EHR. There are many benefits to having your credentialing service provider and your EHR under the same roof.
Credentialing usually needs to be renewed every two to three years. Since your EHR is already in regular contact with the insurance providers that you connect with for billing purposes, PrognoCIS can alert you about credential renewal and provide additional assistance along the process.
If your credentialing service and your EHR are different companies, you have to wait for notification from the provider, gather the identifying material, send it back to the provider and wait for them to process it—all while awaiting payment. Make sure you are climbing the ladder to success.
If you a Healthcare Provider who is tired & frustrated with dealing with all of the paperwork and processes to become in-network with insurance companies, Let our team of experts at PrognoCIS help you!
PrognoCIS delivers credentialing services that streamline the whole process of opening your own medical practice.