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Provider Credentialing & Insurance Enrollment

Fewer stalled applications and fewer missed re-credentialing dates, with every payer tracked in one place.

Overview

How we support your practice

Credentialing is slow mostly because it depends on other people: payers, hospitals, and the provider's own documents. Delays come from incomplete applications and from follow-up that nobody owns.

We prepare complete applications, keep your CAQH profile current and follow up with payers on a set schedule, so you always know where each enrollment stands.

Best suited for

  • New practices enrolling with payers for the first time
  • Providers joining an existing group
  • Practices adding locations or specialties
  • Offices that have missed or nearly missed re-credentialing deadlines
What is included

What our credentialing support covers

Scope is agreed with you in advance, so you know who is responsible for what.

New payer enrollment

Applications for commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans are prepared and submitted with the required documents.

CAQH profile management

We build, update and re-attest your CAQH profile and keep supporting documents current.

Application status tracking

Each application is logged with submission date, contact, status and next follow-up date.

Re-credentialing reminders

Expiring licenses, DEA registrations, malpractice certificates and re-credentialing dates are tracked ahead of time.

Group and individual linking

We help link providers to the group contract and confirm effective dates and billing details.

Document organization

Licenses, certificates, W-9s and other items are organized so they are ready for each application.

How it works

A simple, predictable process

STEP 1

Collect

We gather provider details, licenses, work history and the payer list.

STEP 2

Prepare

Applications and the CAQH profile are completed and checked.

STEP 3

Submit and follow up

We submit and follow up with each payer on a regular schedule.

STEP 4

Confirm

We confirm effective dates and set re-credentialing reminders.

Frequently asked questions

How long does credentialing take?

It varies by payer and state, and often takes several weeks to a few months. Complete applications and consistent follow-up help avoid avoidable delays.

Can you guarantee approval or an effective date?

No. Payers make those decisions. We can make sure applications are complete and followed up consistently.

Do I need a CAQH profile?

Most commercial payers use CAQH. We can create and maintain it for you.

Can you handle re-credentialing too?

Yes. We track expiration dates and prepare re-credentialing submissions before deadlines.

Related services

Care Tribune does not guarantee payer approvals, reimbursement amounts or search rankings. Results depend on payers, documentation and your practice's circumstances.

Designed around your practice

Open a clearer path from application to enrollment

Provider credentialing starts at $75 per payer. Confirm individual versus group applications, states, locations and payer fees in your proposal.

Build a complete provider file

We organize licenses, NPI details, education and training history, malpractice coverage, practice information and supporting documents. Missing items are identified before submission; sensitive documents move through an agreed secure channel.

Match the application to the practice

Individual participation, group enrollment, adding a provider to an existing contract and adding a location are different tasks. We clarify your tax ID, billing entity and requested payer networks before selecting the application path.

Keep payer follow-up visible

Your tracker records the payer, submission date, reference number, status, missing information and next follow-up. Requests for corrections or signatures are routed back to your practice so applications do not sit without an owner.

Confirm approval before billing in network

Payer approval, contract execution, effective dates and directory listings must be checked separately. We help track those milestones and coordinate the handoff to billing. We do not promise approval or a fixed processing time.

Designed around your practice

What onboarding looks like

1. Share your priorities

Tell us your specialty, provider count, software, expected volume and the work you want to hand off. Use the consultation for business information; do not send patient records.

2. Review a written scope

Confirm responsibilities, pricing, coverage, reporting and exclusions. Identify a practice contact for approvals and a plan for any existing backlog.

3. Start with a clear handoff

Agree on secure access and any required agreements before work starts. Review the first task queue together and set a regular time to discuss open items.

Designed around your practice

A question to consider before you start

Can we bill while credentialing is pending?

Do not assume an application makes you in network. Confirm participation, the effective date and any retroactive billing provisions directly with the payer before treating claims as in-network.

Need support across more than one workflow? Explore medical billing, medical virtual assistants and provider credentialing.

Let's talk

Ready to make your practice run smoother?

Tell us which tasks are slowing you down and we will explain how we can help.

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