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Credentialing & Hospital Privileging
for Medical & Surgical Specialists

Helping specialists and multi-specialty groups navigate complex hospital privileging, ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) facility enrollment, and commercial payer contracting.

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40+
Board-Certified Specialties
98%
First-Time Claim Acceptance
50 States
Nationwide Coverage
100%
ABMS & CAQH Compliance

Tailored Enrollment for High-Acuity Specialists

Expert credentialing solutions designed for medical and surgical specialists — from solo practitioners seeking hospital privileges to multi-specialty groups and ambulatory surgery centers requiring complex dual-enrollment strategies.

Medical Specialties — We handle the complex multi-state licensing and payer enrollment for Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Oncology, and other non-surgical specialists.
Surgical & ASC Providers — From Orthopaedic Surgeons to Plastic Surgeons, we navigate both your professional (CMS-855I) and Ambulatory Surgery Center facility (CMS-855B) credentialing.
Hospital-Based Specialties — We expertly manage the stringent Delineation of Privileges processes for Anesthesiologists, Radiologists, Pathologists, and Emergency Medicine physicians.
Specialist Types:
Cardiology Orthopaedics Gastroenterology Neurology General Surgery OB/GYN Oncology Dermatology Anesthesiology Ophthalmology Radiology Urology Plastic Surgery Bariatric Surgery
Complete Specialist Credentialing & Hospital Privileging

From ABMS board verification & Delineation of Privileges to ASC facility enrollment (CMS-855B) and surgical CPT fee schedule optimization — we handle every step so you can focus on your patients.

98%
Approval Rate
40+
Specialties
50
States
500+
Payers
In-Network Paneling for: UHC, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, BCBS, Tricare & Medicare
Starting from $100/application · No hidden fees
Explore our 4-step specialist process
Average Timeline: 45–60 days (vs. 90–120 industry standard)

Navigating the Complexities of Specialist Privileging & Enrollment

Specialist physicians face an entirely different credentialing landscape than primary care. Our team navigates hospital Medical Staff Office bureaucracy, ASC dual-enrollment, and sub-specialty taxonomy compliance so you can operate without delays.

Hospital Privileging vs. Payer Paneling

— Securing hospital privileges is a completely different bureaucratic process from insurance enrollment. We handle the massive paperwork required for your hospital's Medical Staff Office (MSO), securing your Delineation of Privileges so you can operate.

ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) Enrollment

— Opening a new surgery center? We execute dual-enrollment strategies, ensuring both your professional fees (Part B) and your facility fees (ASC facility billing) are correctly contracted with Medicare and commercial payers.

Multi-Specialty Group Linkage

— Managing a massive roster of different specialties under one Tax ID is an administrative nightmare. We build customized PECOS and CAQH ProView workflows to instantly link incoming specialists to your group NPI.

Board Certification & Malpractice Tracking

— If a provider's ABMS/AOA certification or Certificate of Insurance (COI) lapses, payers will freeze their claims. Our team actively tracks and updates all medical malpractice and board renewals before expirations occur.
We Navigate the Toughest Privileging Processes

Our credentialing experts know the exact documentation and workflows required by hospital Medical Staff Offices and ASC compliance committees.

Every Month Without Credentialing:
$20,000–$40,000 in lost surgical revenue per uncredentialed specialist
Advanced Specialist Enrollment Expertise:
CMS-855I/855B Processing
Delineation of Privileges
ABMS/AOA Board Tracking
IMLC Compact Licensing
Key Capabilities:
Hospital Privileging ASC Facility Enrollment ABMS/AOA Tracking Multi-Specialty Rosters PECOS 855I/855B IMLC Compact Licensing

The 4-Step Specialist Credentialing Process

1

Deep Verification & Audit

We conduct a primary source verification (PSV) of your MD/DO licenses, fellowships, ABMS board certifications, and historical malpractice claims.

2

Medical Staff Privileging

We interface directly with hospital credentialing committees to submit clean packets for your admitting and surgical privileges.

3

Payer & Entity Submission

We establish your professional and facility billing rights with Medicare MACs, Medicaid MCOs, and major commercial health plans.

4

High-Acuity Contracting

We aggressively review your fee schedules for complex surgical CPT codes and prolonged service modifiers to maximize your surgical revenue.

Nationwide Coverage for Medical & Surgical Specialists

Whether you are opening an ASC in Florida, seeking hospital privileges in California, or expanding a multi-specialty group across the Midwest, we understand the exact payer landscape, Medicaid MCO requirements, and Medicare MAC jurisdictions in every state.

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In-Network Paneling for Major Healthcare Payers

We navigate the complex requirements for the nation's largest medical networks, Medicare MACs, Medicaid MCOs, and Medicare Advantage plans for surgical and medical specialists.

Medicare Part B
Regional MACs
UnitedHealthcare
UHC Commercial & MA
Cigna
Commercial Networks
Humana
Commercial & MA
BCBS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
CVS Health
Tricare
Military & Veterans
Medicaid MCOs
State Programs

Beyond Paneling: Surgical CPT Fee Schedule Optimization

Getting approved by an insurance panel is only half the battle. We also handle the contracting phase, reviewing your allowable rates for high-value surgical CPT codes and prolonged service modifiers. We help specialist groups leverage their case volume and procedural complexity to negotiate better fee schedules and secure profitable reimbursements for complex procedures.

Medical & Surgical Credentialing FAQs

Common questions about our specialist credentialing, hospital privileging, and ASC enrollment services.

I am an employed surgeon moving to private practice. Can I take my insurance contracts with me?

No. Commercial payer contracts are tied to the hospital's Tax ID, not your individual NPI. You must undergo a completely new credentialing and contracting process under your new practice's Tax ID and Group NPI. We recommend starting 120 days before your launch.
Yes. ASCs require a separate, highly complex facility credentialing process (often utilizing the CMS-855B form) that is completely distinct from the surgeon's professional credentialing. We manage both concurrently.
Yes. We assist specialists with obtaining out-of-state medical licenses, leveraging the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) where applicable to drastically speed up the process.
We ensure that your CAQH profile and payer applications correctly reflect your specific sub-specialty taxonomy codes (e.g., Interventional Cardiology vs. General Cardiology) to ensure you are paid at the correct specialist fee schedule.

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