Provider Credentialing Application
PROVIDER CREDENTIALING APPLICATION
[ORGANIZATION NAME]
Credentialing Department
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [FAX] | [EMAIL]
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete all sections of this application. Type or print clearly in black ink. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Incomplete applications will delay processing.
Application Date: [DATE]
Application Type:
☐ Initial Credentialing
☐ Re-credentialing
☐ Add to Network
☐ Update Information
SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION
1.1 Legal Name
Last Name: [LAST NAME]
First Name: [FIRST NAME]
Middle Name: [MIDDLE NAME]
Suffix: [JR., SR., II, III, etc.]
Maiden Name / Other Names Used: [NAMES]
Professional Designation(s): [MD, DO, NP, PA, etc.]
1.2 Contact Information
Home Address:
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Mailing Address (if different):
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Home Phone: [PHONE]
Cell Phone: [PHONE]
Email: [EMAIL]
1.3 Demographics
Date of Birth: [DATE]
Place of Birth: [CITY, STATE/COUNTRY]
Social Security Number: [SSN]
Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ Non-binary ☐ Prefer not to say
Languages Spoken: [LANGUAGES]
SECTION 2: PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFIERS
2.1 National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Individual NPI: [NPI NUMBER]
NPI Effective Date: [DATE]
2.2 Tax Information
Tax ID Number (TIN/EIN): [TIN]
☐ Individual ☐ Group/Organization
2.3 Other Identifiers
Medicare PTAN: [NUMBER]
Medicaid Provider ID: [NUMBER] State: [STATE]
UPIN (if applicable): [NUMBER]
CAQH Provider ID: [NUMBER]
SECTION 3: PRACTICE INFORMATION
3.1 Primary Practice Location
Practice/Group Name: [NAME]
Practice Type:
☐ Solo Practice
☐ Single Specialty Group
☐ Multi-Specialty Group
☐ Hospital-Based
☐ Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
☐ Community Health Center
☐ Other: [SPECIFY]
Address:
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
County: [COUNTY]
Phone: [PHONE]
Fax: [FAX]
Email: [EMAIL]
Website: [URL]
Office Hours:
| Day | Hours |
|-----|-------|
| Monday | [HOURS] |
| Tuesday | [HOURS] |
| Wednesday | [HOURS] |
| Thursday | [HOURS] |
| Friday | [HOURS] |
| Saturday | [HOURS] |
| Sunday | [HOURS] |
Accepting New Patients: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Age Groups Served:
☐ Pediatric (0-17)
☐ Adult (18-64)
☐ Geriatric (65+)
Accessibility:
☐ Wheelchair accessible
☐ Public transportation accessible
☐ Interpreter services available
☐ TTY/TDD available
3.2 Additional Practice Locations
[REPEAT ABOVE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LOCATION]
SECTION 4: EDUCATION AND TRAINING
4.1 Professional School
School Name: [NAME]
Degree: [MD, DO, etc.]
Address: [CITY, STATE/COUNTRY]
Dates Attended: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
Graduation Date: [DATE]
ECFMG Certificate Number (if applicable): [NUMBER]
ECFMG Certificate Date: [DATE]
4.2 Internship
Institution: [NAME]
Address: [CITY, STATE]
Program Type: [TYPE]
Dates: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
Completed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
4.3 Residency
Institution: [NAME]
Address: [CITY, STATE]
Specialty: [SPECIALTY]
Dates: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
Completed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Program Director: [NAME]
4.4 Fellowship (if applicable)
Institution: [NAME]
Address: [CITY, STATE]
Subspecialty: [SUBSPECIALTY]
Dates: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
Completed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
4.5 Other Training
[LIST ANY ADDITIONAL RELEVANT TRAINING]
SECTION 5: LICENSURE
5.1 Medical License(s)
| State | License Number | Issue Date | Expiration Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [STATE] | [NUMBER] | [DATE] | [DATE] | ☐ Active ☐ Inactive |
| [STATE] | [NUMBER] | [DATE] | [DATE] | ☐ Active ☐ Inactive |
5.2 DEA Registration
DEA Number: [NUMBER]
State: [STATE]
Expiration Date: [DATE]
Schedules: ☐ II ☐ II-N ☐ III ☐ III-N ☐ IV ☐ V
Additional DEA Registrations:
[LIST IF MULTIPLE]
5.3 State Controlled Substance License (if required)
State: [STATE]
License Number: [NUMBER]
Expiration Date: [DATE]
5.4 Other Licenses/Certifications
| License/Certification | Number | State | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| [TYPE] | [NUMBER] | [STATE] | [DATE] |
SECTION 6: BOARD CERTIFICATION
6.1 Primary Board Certification
Board Name: [BOARD NAME]
Specialty: [SPECIALTY]
Certification Date: [DATE]
Expiration/Recertification Date: [DATE]
Certificate Number: [NUMBER]
Status: ☐ Board Certified ☐ Board Eligible ☐ Not Applicable
If Board Eligible:
Expected Certification Date: [DATE]
6.2 Additional Board Certifications
| Board | Specialty | Cert Date | Expiration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BOARD] | [SPECIALTY] | [DATE] | [DATE] | [STATUS] |
SECTION 7: WORK HISTORY
List all professional positions for the past 5 years (most recent first):
Position 1 (Current)
Employer/Practice: [NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
Position/Title: [TITLE]
Dates: [START DATE] to Present
Supervisor/Contact: [NAME]
Phone: [PHONE]
Reason for Leaving: N/A (Current)
Position 2
Employer/Practice: [NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
Position/Title: [TITLE]
Dates: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
Supervisor/Contact: [NAME]
Phone: [PHONE]
Reason for Leaving: [REASON]
[CONTINUE FOR ALL POSITIONS IN PAST 5 YEARS]
Gaps in Employment
Explain any gaps in employment greater than 30 days:
| Gap Period | Reason |
|---|---|
| [DATES] | [EXPLANATION] |
SECTION 8: HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
8.1 Current Hospital Privileges
| Hospital Name | City, State | Category | Status | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [HOSPITAL] | [CITY, STATE] | [ATTENDING/COURTESY/ETC.] | ☐ Active ☐ Provisional | [START] - [END/PRESENT] |
8.2 Previous Hospital Affiliations
| Hospital Name | City, State | Dates | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| [HOSPITAL] | [CITY, STATE] | [DATES] | [REASON] |
8.3 Primary Admitting Hospital
Hospital Name: [NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
Phone: [PHONE]
SECTION 9: PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
9.1 Current Coverage
Insurance Carrier: [CARRIER NAME]
Policy Number: [NUMBER]
Coverage Type: ☐ Claims-Made ☐ Occurrence
Effective Dates: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
Coverage Limits:
- Per Occurrence: $[AMOUNT]
- Aggregate: $[AMOUNT]
Retroactive Date (if claims-made): [DATE]
9.2 Previous Coverage (Past 5 Years)
| Carrier | Policy Number | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| [CARRIER] | [NUMBER] | [DATES] | [LIMITS] |
SECTION 10: MALPRACTICE CLAIMS HISTORY
Have you ever had a malpractice claim filed against you?
☐ No
☐ Yes (complete below for each claim)
Claim 1
Date of Incident: [DATE]
Date Claim Filed: [DATE]
Plaintiff Name: [NAME]
Nature of Allegations: [DESCRIPTION]
Insurance Carrier: [CARRIER]
Status:
☐ Pending
☐ Settled - Amount: $[AMOUNT]
☐ Judgment for Plaintiff - Amount: $[AMOUNT]
☐ Judgment for Defendant
☐ Dismissed
Explain the circumstances:
[DETAILED EXPLANATION]
[CONTINUE FOR ALL CLAIMS]
SECTION 11: DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS
Please answer the following questions. If you answer "Yes" to any question, provide a detailed explanation on a separate sheet.
11.1 Licensure
☐ Yes ☐ No - Has your license to practice ever been denied, revoked, suspended, reduced, limited, placed on probation, or not renewed in any state?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever voluntarily surrendered a license?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been subject to a consent order, formal reprimand, or other disciplinary action by any licensing board?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Is any action currently pending against your license?
11.2 DEA/Controlled Substances
☐ Yes ☐ No - Has your DEA registration or state controlled substance license ever been denied, revoked, suspended, limited, or placed on probation?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever voluntarily surrendered a DEA or controlled substance registration?
11.3 Hospital Privileges
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have your hospital privileges ever been denied, revoked, suspended, reduced, limited, placed on probation, or not renewed?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever voluntarily surrendered or relinquished hospital privileges?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been subject to a focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) or proctoring?
11.4 Medicare/Medicaid
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been excluded, suspended, or debarred from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any federal healthcare program?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Has your Medicare or Medicaid provider number ever been revoked or suspended?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been sanctioned or fined by Medicare or Medicaid?
11.5 Professional Organizations
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been disciplined, expelled, or had membership denied by any professional organization?
11.6 Criminal History
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty to, or pled nolo contendere to any felony?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty to, or pled nolo contendere to any misdemeanor related to healthcare, controlled substances, fraud, theft, or moral turpitude?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Are any criminal charges currently pending against you?
11.7 Other Actions
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever had your professional liability insurance cancelled, not renewed, or restricted?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Have you ever been investigated or disciplined by any employer?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Do you currently have any physical or mental condition that could affect your ability to practice safely?
☐ Yes ☐ No - Do you currently have any substance use disorder that could affect your ability to practice safely?
SECTION 12: REFERENCES
Provide three (3) professional references who can attest to your clinical competence:
Reference 1
Name: [NAME], [CREDENTIALS]
Specialty: [SPECIALTY]
Relationship: [RELATIONSHIP]
Address: [ADDRESS]
Phone: [PHONE]
Email: [EMAIL]
Years Known: [NUMBER]
Reference 2
[SAME FORMAT]
Reference 3
[SAME FORMAT]
SECTION 13: ATTESTATION AND SIGNATURE
I certify that:
☐ All information provided in this application is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge
☐ I have not knowingly withheld any information that might affect consideration of my application
☐ I authorize investigation of all information contained in this application
☐ I authorize all organizations, institutions, and individuals to release information regarding my professional qualifications, credentials, clinical competence, character, and ethical standing
☐ I agree to notify [ORGANIZATION NAME] within 30 days of any changes to the information provided
☐ I understand that falsification or misrepresentation may result in denial or termination of credentials
☐ I understand and agree to abide by the policies, procedures, and requirements of [ORGANIZATION NAME]
☐ I release [ORGANIZATION NAME] and all individuals providing information from any liability arising from this credentialing process
Applicant Signature: ______________________________________
Printed Name: [NAME]
Date: ______________
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
☐ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
☐ Copy of current medical license(s)
☐ Copy of DEA registration
☐ Copy of board certification(s)
☐ Copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
☐ Copy of current professional liability insurance certificate
☐ Copy of hospital privilege letters
☐ Copy of government-issued photo ID
☐ Explanations for any "Yes" answers in Section 11
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received: [DATE]
Received By: [NAME]
Application Complete: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Missing Items: [LIST]
Primary Source Verification Completed:
☐ License verification
☐ DEA verification
☐ Board certification verification
☐ Education verification
☐ NPDB query
☐ OIG/SAM exclusion check
☐ Malpractice history
☐ Work history verification
Credentialing Committee Review Date: [DATE]
Decision: ☐ Approved ☐ Denied ☐ Pending
Effective Date: [DATE]
Re-credentialing Due: [DATE]
About This Template
These templates cover the everyday paperwork that happens between patients, providers, and health plans: consent forms, medical record authorizations, directives for end-of-life care, and requests to approve or deny treatment. Getting them right matters because they document medical decisions, release sensitive health information, and often have to meet both federal privacy rules and state-specific requirements. A form that is missing a required disclosure can be rejected by a provider or challenged later in court.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: May 2026