Medicaid

How to Get Credentialed with Alaska Medicaid in Alaska

Network: Open
30-90 Days

Quick Overview

Timeline

30 - 90 days

CAQH

Not Required

Re-credentialing

Every 5 year(s)

Delegated

No

Alaska-Specific Requirements

Alaska Medicaid enrollment steps: (1) Obtain NPI via NPPES. (2) Register with Conduent, the state fiscal agent, through the Alaska DHSS provider enrollment portal. (3) Submit application with Alaska state license, proof of malpractice insurance, and required documentation. (4) Background check required for all providers. Alaska Medicaid operates entirely as fee-for-service with no managed care organizations. Behavioral health providers accepted include LPC, LCSW, and Licensed Psychologist, with active AK licensure required. Revalidation is required every 5 years. Providers serving rural areas should be aware of travel and telehealth requirements due to geographic challenges.

Medicaid Information — Alaska

Agency: Alaska Department of Health

Program: Denali Care

Portal: https://health.alaska.gov/dhcs/Pages/default.aspx

Phone: 1-907-334-2400

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 Alaska.

2

Prepare Your Application

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

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your completed enrollment package to Alaska Medicaid.

4

Track & Follow Up

Credentialing typically takes 30-90 days. Monitor your application status and respond promptly to requests for additional information.

Required Documents Checklist

Background Check

Federal/state background check required for Medicaid enrollment

CV/Resume

Work history required

Malpractice Insurance

Conditional

Required in most states; some state programs waive for government employees

Medical License

NPI Certificate

Enrollment Forms

Alaska Medicaid Provider Enrollment

Required
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Contact Information

Provider Enrollment

National

1-907-334-2400

General Provider Inquiries

National

1-907-334-2400

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