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Most commercial payers complete initial credentialing in 60–120 days once your application is fully submitted. Timelines vary by payer, specialty and how quickly supporting documents (license, DEA, malpractice insurance, CV) are available. We build a tracking timeline for every provider so you always know where an application stands.
Credentialing is the verification process — payers confirm your education, licensure, training and history. Contracting is the negotiation and execution of the reimbursement agreement that lets you bill as an in-network provider. Both are required, and we manage them together so nothing stalls between the two steps.
Yes. We create and maintain your CAQH ProView profile, keep documents current, and complete the quarterly attestation on your behalf so your profile never lapses — a common cause of delayed or denied applications.
We credential and contract with all major commercial payers — including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare and WorkComp MPNs — as well as Medicare, Medicaid, and regional Medical Groups and IPAs.
Absolutely. Torch Credentialing is a fully remote practice management partner — we support solo physicians, groups and health systems across the country, including multi-state telehealth providers.
Typically your IRS/Tax ID documentation, business address and contact information, specialty, individual and group NPI, medical license, DEA registration, driver's license, CV, board certification, CAQH ID, malpractice insurance and hospital affiliations. We'll send a simple checklist so nothing is missed.
Pricing depends on payer mix and the number of providers, with per-application fees starting around $200–$400. Visit our pricing page for a full breakdown, or request a free quote tailored to your practice.
Yes — new practice and new provider enrollment is one of our most common engagements. We handle NPI setup, CAQH creation, and the full initial application for every payer you want to join from day one.
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