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How to Get Credentialed with National Government Services (Jurisdiction K/J6) in New Hampshire

Network: Open
60-90 Days

Quick Overview

Timeline

60 - 90 days

CAQH

Not Required

Re-credentialing

Every 5 year(s)

Delegated

No

How National Government Services (Jurisdiction K/J6) Credentialing Actually Works

Verified July 2026

Apply Through

PECOS

Timeline

PECOS web runs about 45 to 60 days typical; paper or applications with information requests run 90 to 180 days

Recredentialing

Revalidation every 5 years with no grace period

National Government Services is the Medicare Administrative Contractor that processes Part A and B enrollment (the 855 series) for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont (JK) plus Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin (J6). You do not apply to the MAC directly: PECOS auto routes your application to it based on your practice state.

The stall to avoid: PECOS web always beats paper, and a development request unanswered for 30 days is a rejection. Track your revalidation due date: CMS posts it about 7 months ahead.

From PayerReady's payer enrollment research, built from the payer's own provider manuals and enrollment pages. Payer processes change; when a fact is not published by the payer, we say so rather than guess.

New Hampshire-Specific Requirements

National Government Services (NGS), operating under MAC Jurisdiction K/J6, processes all Medicare Part A/B claims for New Hampshire. Enrollment is through PECOS using CMS-855I (individual) or CMS-855B (group). New Hampshire has a relatively small Medicare provider base, and standard CMS screening protocols apply. Providers near the Massachusetts or Vermont borders who practice in multiple states should maintain enrollment in each state, though all fall under the same MAC (NGS). A valid NPI is required, and revalidation occurs every 5 years. Initial enrollment takes 60–90 days.

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 New Hampshire.

2

Prepare Your Application

Complete National Government Services (Jurisdiction K/J6)'s provider enrollment application with all required information and supporting documentation.

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your completed enrollment package to National Government Services (Jurisdiction K/J6).

4

Track & Follow Up

Credentialing typically takes 60-90 days. Monitor your application status and respond promptly to requests for additional information.

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Required Documents Checklist

CV/Resume

DEA License

Conditional

Required if applicable

Malpractice Insurance

Medical License

NPI Certificate

Key Credentialing Terms

CAQH
The Council for Affordable Quality Health Care, an organization that maintains a universal provider database (CAQH ProVi...
CMS-855
The family of Medicare enrollment application forms used to enroll providers, suppliers, and organizations in the Medica...
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...
MAC
A Medicare Administrative Contractor is a private company that CMS contracts with to process Medicare claims and handle...
NPI
The National Provider Identifier is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by CMS to healthcare providers, requi...
PECOS
The Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System is the online portal used by healthcare providers to enroll in Medi...
Primary Source Verification
The process of verifying a provider's credentials directly from the original issuing source, such as medical schools, li...

Credentialing Checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before applying to National Government Services (Jurisdiction K/J6).

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Contact Information

Claims Inquiry

National

1-888-855-4325

Medicare Enrollment

National

1-866-837-0241

Medicare Appeals

National

1-888-855-4325

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