Payer Enrollment
Get on insurance panels and start billing. Enrollment guides for Medicare, Medicaid, and every major commercial payer with state-specific timelines, required documents, and application portals.
The Enrollment Process
Every payer follows a similar enrollment workflow, but timelines and requirements vary significantly.
Gather Documents
NPI, licenses, CAQH profile, malpractice insurance, DEA registration
Submit Applications
Apply to each payer individually through their portal or via CAQH
Verification & Review
Payer verifies credentials, runs background checks, committee reviews
Approval & Go-Live
Sign contract, receive effective date, begin billing
Medicare Enrollment
All Medicare enrollment goes through PECOS. Timeline: 45-65 days for clean applications.
Medicaid Enrollment by State
Medicaid requires enrollment with the state fee-for-service program PLUS each managed care organization. Timelines: 30-180+ days by state.
Commercial Payer Enrollment
Enrollment guides for every major commercial insurer.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
All Major Payers: Timeline Comparison
Check Your Status: Every Payer
Speed Up Enrollment
Closed Panels: How to Get In
Which Panels to Join First
Enrollment Guides by State
Select your state for payer-specific credentialing requirements, timelines, and contacts.
CAQH ProView
Most commercial payers use CAQH ProView as their primary credentialing data source. Your profile must be complete and attested before applying.
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