Credentialing with Insurance Companies

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Curious if anyone has experience getting credentialed with insurance companies. I was referred to Practice Start-Up Services | Credentialing Services | PPS and have spoken to a few colleagues that have used them. I'm wondering if there are any cheaper options as they're charging about $200 per plan unless I do a package with more insurance companies. I would like to get set up with Medicare and the top 3 plans in my state (North Carolina).

It would also be good to hear from anyone that has started a cash only practice and if they recommend this in an underserved area.

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I had just started a cash-only practice at the very end of January and wasn't seeing as much interest as I had wanted. I just got credentialed with Anthem and I'm waiting on CIGNA and Aetna.

I never thought to hire somebody to do it for me; the applications are not difficult to fill out. Perhaps if you wanted to be credentialed with every single insurance co out there...?!

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That's kind of where I'm at. Have you noticed a difference after being credentialed with Anthem? I've also been considering getting on Medicare and Medicaid and those apps are kind of crazy to read through. I'm going to contact UHC and Blue Cross this week to see about getting the process started. I'm hoping to be at 20ish patients a day by the summer but it's been a little slow going. Thanks for your input and recommendation

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It's only been about 6 days since I started with Anthem. I've received three calls since then. So yes, I think there's been more movement. I'll keep you posted!

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Thank you! I look forward to hearing how things progress. UHC seems to be a big payer in most markets, are you going to pursue them too?

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