FAQs

How do I contact IntegrityCred Tech?

Contact us today for a personalized quote! Contact us directly via email, phone, or fax.

Phone: +1 (678)-999-2156 Fax: 678-969-6088 Mail: [email protected]

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What are the fees for your services?

We understand that all practices are unique. In order to provide you with the best plan for your practice, please contact us today for a personalized quote.

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What paperwork do you need from me to get started?

Please contact us today to request a personalized quote, and we will be happy to send you all of the paperwork to begin working with your practice. This includes our 3 page provider information form as well as attachments needed. (Attachments may include copies of your license, DEA, malpractice insurance, diplomas, etc).

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How often do I need to be Recredentialed?

It is important to maintain all of your credential information as it changes. In addition, you should reattest your CAQH application every 60-90 days. Insurance companies will typically recredential providers every 18 months.

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What is Credentialing and Contracting?

CREDENTIALING

Credentialing is the verification of a provider’s information to ensure that they meet the criteria outlined in the company’s procedure to become an in network provider. Typically this includes primary source verification of the following; License, DEA, CDS, Medical Education, Training Verification, Malpractice History, etc).

Insurance Credentialing

To become an in-network provider with an insurance carrier, providers must first complete the credentialing process. Each carrier may have different criteria and processes. 

Facility Credentialing 

To have privileges at a facility (hospital, nursing home, dialysis center, etc) providers must complete the credentialing process of each hospital and be approved by their credentialing committee. 

CONTRACTING

The second step to becoming an in-network provider is to contract with the insurance carrier. 

Contract Negotiation 

We will review contracts to ensure that they are appropriate for the practice so maximum reimbursement is achieved. 

Our contracting representative’s work with practices to understand their specific needs and make recommendations on additional insurance plans that may benefit the practice. We will negotiate your contracts to ensure the best available reimbursement rates are included. 

Contract Renegotiation

We will renegotiate current contracts of established practices to attempt to increase their current fee schedule. 

How can IntegrityCred Tech Help?

We offer full management of both facility and health plan credentialing and contracting. We complete all applications, submit paperwork and perform necessary follow-up for successful credentialing and contracting. 

We ensure timely submission of all applications. Progress reports are provided electronically on a weekly basis, with phone conferences scheduled at your convenience. 

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What types of providers do you work with?

New and Established Medical Practices

New and Established Physicians (MD and DO)

Nurse Practitioners (NP)

Physician Assistants (PA)

Chiropractors (DC)

Podiatrist (DPM)

Behavioral Health Professionals

Physical Therapist 

Occupational Therapist 

Optometrist

Dentist

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I am a new practice. How can IntegrityCred Tech help me?

We can contract and credential your practice and providers. In addition we can suggest plans available in your area and help you with new practice start-up options.

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I have an established practice that is already contracted. How can IntegrityCred Tech help me?

We can help you add additional plans that you may not be currently enrolled with as well as maintain your current information. You should reattest your CAQH application every 60-90 days and insurance companies will require recredentialing every 18 months. 

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I am a small practice. How can IntegrityCred help me?

We can credential and contract your providers as well as maintain your credentialing information. Special attention is needed throughout the credentialing and contracting process and most small practices don’t have a dedicated credentialing employee to manage these issues. 

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I am a large practice. How can IntegrityCred help me?

We can eliminate your need for a credentialing specialist in your practice. The cost associated with having an employee on your payroll includes not only their salary but health insurance, retirement, facilities and equipment. If you already have an employee who is responsible for these duties they can be reassigned to another area of the practice.

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I am a provider in an academic practice. How can IntegrityCred help me?

Though most academic practices delegate their credentialing at the University level, we can help you with your application for hospital privileges, licensing, DEA, etc.

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I am a new provider who just completed my residency/fellowship. How can IntegrityCred help me?

We can help you apply for your license, DEA, CDS, etc. in your new state of practice. In addition we can help you enroll in the proper insurance plans for your new practice.

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I am relocating. How can IntegrityCred help me?

We can help you apply for your license, DEA, CDS, etc. in your new state of practice. In addition we can help you enroll in the proper insurance plans for your new practice.

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Can you help with my CAQH application?

Yes. If you do not have a CAQH ID we can help you obtain one in the credentialing process. We will complete this application for you and ensure that it is correct and submitted correctly to your insurance plans.

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Can you help me obtain a group NPI?

Yes. We can help you apply and obtain a group NPI for your new or established practice.

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Can you help me with hospital privileges?

Yes. We can complete your application and follow up with your hospital to ensure that your privileges are granted in a timely manner. 

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Can you help me enroll in just one plan?

Yes. We have individual pricing available for providers or practices who want to add additional plans. View our complete list of services here.

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Can you suggest plans to enroll?

Yes. Please contact us today for a personalized quote and we will work with you to identify the best plans for your practice in your area.

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Where is my data stored?

We store applications, credentialing worksheets, statements, contracts, CPT codes, reports and other information in an electronic format through optical scanning or other technologies on a secure server.

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