CHAMPVA

How to Get Credentialed with CHAMPVA in Arkansas

Network: Open
14-45 Days

Quick Overview

Timeline

14 - 45 days

CAQH

Not Required

Re-credentialing

Every 5 year(s)

Delegated

No

Arkansas-Specific Requirements

CHAMPVA is a federal program administered by the VA Health Administration Center (HAC) in Denver, CO — not region-based. Providers must submit VA Form 10-583 for enrollment. Arkansas State Medical Board oversees physician licensing. Accepted BH license types: LPC, LCSW, LMFT. No additional state background checks beyond standard VA provider enrollment requirements. Claims processed centrally by VA HAC.

Step-by-Step Enrollment Process

1

Gather Required Documents

Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and any state-specific requirements for Arkansas.

2

Prepare Your Application

Complete CHAMPVA's provider enrollment application with all required information and supporting documentation.

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your completed enrollment package to CHAMPVA.

4

Track & Follow Up

Credentialing typically takes 14-45 days. Monitor your application status and respond promptly to requests for additional information.

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Required Documents Checklist

Board Certification

Conditional

Required if board certified

CV/Resume

5-year work history minimum

DEA License

Conditional

Required if prescribing controlled substances

Malpractice Insurance

Current malpractice insurance certificate

Medical License

Active state medical license required

NPI Certificate

Active NPI number required

Enrollment Forms

CHAMPVA Provider Agreement (VA Form 10-583)

VA form required for providers to participate in the CHAMPVA network as an authorized provider.

Required

CHAMPVA Claim Form (VA Form 10-7959a)

Standard claim submission form for CHAMPVA-covered services rendered to eligible beneficiaries.

Key Credentialing Terms

CAQH
The Council for Affordable Quality Health Care, an organization that maintains a universal provider database (CAQH ProVi...
Credentialing
The process of verifying a healthcare provider's qualifications, training, licensure, and professional background to ens...
Effective Date
The date on which a provider's enrollment or network participation becomes active, allowing them to begin billing a paye...
NPI
The National Provider Identifier is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by CMS to healthcare providers, requi...
Primary Source Verification
The process of verifying a provider's credentials directly from the original issuing source, such as medical schools, li...
Provider Enrollment
The process by which a healthcare provider applies to participate in an insurance payer's network, allowing the provider...
Re-credentialing
The periodic process, typically occurring every three years, in which a provider's credentials are re-verified to ensure...

Credentialing Checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before applying to CHAMPVA.

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Contact Information

Provider Credentialing

National

1-800-733-8387

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Provider Services

National

1-800-733-8387

Claims & Billing

National

1-800-733-8387

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