Kaiser Permanente Health Plans
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Kaiser Permanente Health Plans across 9 states.
Quick Overview
Timeline
60 - 90 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
9
About Kaiser Permanente Health Plans
Kaiser Permanente is one of the largest not-for-profit health plans in the United States, serving over 12.5 million members in 8 states and Washington D.C. Kaiser operates as an integrated care delivery system with its own hospitals, medical groups, and health plan.
How to Get Credentialed
Gather Required Documents
Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and board certifications.
Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile
Kaiser Permanente Health Plans requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org.
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to Kaiser Permanente Health Plans. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 60-90 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
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Required Documents
Board Certification
Required if board certified; highly recommended
CV/Resume
DEA License
Required if prescribing controlled substances
Malpractice Insurance
Medical Degree
Medical License
NPI Certificate
Professional Reference
Enrollment Forms
CAQH ProView
Universal credentialing application used by most commercial and BCBS payers.
Contact Information
Provider Credentialing
1-800-390-3510
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm PT
Provider Relations
1-800-390-3510
Claims & Billing
1-800-390-3510
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Select Your State
Choose your state for Kaiser Permanente Health Plans-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Kaiser Permanente Health Plans credentialing requirements by state
Kaiser Permanente Health Plans enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 9 states Kaiser Permanente Health Plans operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.
| State | Local plan | Network | Timeline | Portal / phone | State-specific notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Kaiser Permanente of California (Northern and Southern Permanente Medical Groups) | Open | 90–180 days |
Provider portal
1-800-390-3510
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Kaiser Permanente of California operates predominantly as an integrated care model with limited community contracting. Most physicians caring for KP members are employed by The Permanente Medical Group (Northern California) or Southern California Permanente Medical Group rather than contracted as independent network providers. KP does maintain community provider contracts for select needs: services not available in-house, out-of-area authorized referrals, certain behavioral health categories, post-stabilization care, and specialty agreements. Independent providers seeking to bill for KP members typically do so via authorized referrals or single-case agreements rather than traditional network credentialing. California license verification through the Medical Board of California or applicable allied health licensing board. CAQH ProView used where contracting applies. Recredentialing every 3 years. |
| Colorado | — | Open | — | — | — |
| District Of Columbia | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Georgia | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Hawaii | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Maryland | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Oregon | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Virginia | — | Open | — | — | — |
| Washington | — | Open | — | — | — |
Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified April 24, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.
Common questions about Kaiser Permanente Health Plans credentialing
How long does Kaiser Permanente Health Plans credentialing take?
Kaiser Permanente Health Plans credentialing typically takes 60–90 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 Kaiser Permanente Health Plans require CAQH?
Yes. Kaiser Permanente Health Plans pulls provider data from CAQH ProView, so your profile must be complete, attested and shared with Kaiser Permanente Health Plans before the application can move. CAQH re-attestation runs on a 120-day cycle, and a lapsed attestation stalls both new enrollments and recredentialing.
Which states does Kaiser Permanente Health Plans operate in?
Kaiser Permanente Health Plans has credentialing operations in 9 states. 9 of those 9 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.