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First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N)

Credentialing and enrollment guides for First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) across 1 states.

45-120 days Re-credential every 5 yrs

Quick Overview

Timeline

45 - 120 days

CAQH

Not Required

Re-credentialing

Every 5 year(s)

States Available

1

How First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) 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

First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) is the Medicare Administrative Contractor that processes Part A and B enrollment (the 855 series) for Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. 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.

About First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N)

Medicare Administrative Contractor for Jurisdiction N. Subsidiary of BCBS of Florida.

How to Get Credentialed

1

Gather Required Documents

Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and board certifications.

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Prepare Your Application

Complete First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N)'s provider enrollment application with all required information and supporting documentation.

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your completed enrollment package to First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N). Select your state below for state-specific submission details.

4

Track & Follow Up

Credentialing typically takes 45-120 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.

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Required Documents

CV/Resume

DEA License

Required if applicable

Malpractice Insurance

Medical License

NPI Certificate

Contact Information

Claims Inquiry

1-855-247-8428

Medicare Enrollment

1-866-837-0241

Medicare Appeals

1-855-247-8428

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First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) credentialing requirements by state

First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 1 state First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.

First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) credentialing requirements by state
State Network Timeline Portal / phone State-specific notes
Florida Open 60–90 days Provider portal
1-888-664-4112
First Coast Service Options (FCSO), operating under MAC Jurisdiction N, processes all Medicare Part A/B claims for Florida. Florida is one of the highest-volume Medicare states nationally, with a large and growing beneficiary population, particularly in South Florida. Enroll via PECOS using CMS-855I (individual) or CMS-855B (group). CMS has designated multiple Florida counties (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and others) as high-risk geographic areas for virtually all provider types, requiring enhanced screening including fingerprint-based criminal background checks, unannounced site visits, and application fees for high-risk categories. Florida providers should anticipate potentially longer processing times due to volume. A valid NPI is required, and revalidation is every 5 years. Initial enrollment takes 60–90 days, though high-risk areas may experience delays.

Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified March 22, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.

Common questions about First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) credentialing

How long does First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) credentialing take?

First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) credentialing typically takes 45–120 days from a complete submission to an approved effective date. Incomplete applications are the main cause of delay: a missing document or an unattested CAQH profile restarts the clock rather than pausing it.

Does First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) require CAQH?

No. First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) does not enroll through CAQH ProView, so credentialing data is submitted directly on First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N)'s own application instead. You still need the same underlying documents — license, DEA where applicable, malpractice coverage and work history.

Which states does First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) operate in?

First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N) has credentialing operations in 1 state. 1 of those 1 currently show an open panel. Requirements are not uniform: local plan names, provider portals and state-specific conditions differ, which is what the state-by-state table above records.

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