http://www.wickenslaw.com/Format_2005/Dental_Practice/Dental_%20Law.htm
It's geared towards dentists but this is a definite MUST read!!
Nov 17, 2009
Nov 14, 2009
How to credential with insurances.. the easy way.
CAQH is a consortium of health associations that aim to streamline the credentialing process. Here's how it works. Providers (you) fill out one application online, and submit them to as many insurance panels as needed.
The tricky part? You have to first be given a CAQH ID, by an insurance company. I chose Humana, and was able to get a CAQH ID in 2 days. Look around, I believe Blue Cross also provides these ID's in a short amount of time. Once you've recieved a CAQH ID, you'll be able to log on and fill out everything about yourself, where you practice, etc.
You'll have to fax all of your supporting documents (DEA, Malpractice, etc) for them to review it. Presto! You're done.
The tricky part? You have to first be given a CAQH ID, by an insurance company. I chose Humana, and was able to get a CAQH ID in 2 days. Look around, I believe Blue Cross also provides these ID's in a short amount of time. Once you've recieved a CAQH ID, you'll be able to log on and fill out everything about yourself, where you practice, etc.
You'll have to fax all of your supporting documents (DEA, Malpractice, etc) for them to review it. Presto! You're done.
Nov 9, 2009
Filling out Medicare's application
If anyone has done this in the past, you already know how tedious this process is. I'll try to simplify the process and go through each section that you need to fill.
Firstly, if you are a sole owner of a company (PLLC, LLC, PA, PC) then you will only need to fill out the 855R form.
Section 1A: Check the box that says you are a new enrollee in Medicare.
Section 1B: Check the box that says identifying information, and practice location
Section 2A: Fairly simple, fill out your personal information.
Section 2B: I used my home mailing address for correspondence. You can use your practice address also.
Section 2D: I selected Optometrist. Write Primary beside it.
Section 4A: Use the business name and its Type 2 (Group NPI). Where it says Medicare ID number, write pending.
Section 4B: Write the business name, pending where it says Medicare ID number, and use the Type 2 (Group NPI).
Section 4C: Fairly simple here. In the NPI box, use your Type 1 (Individual NPI). Write pending where it says Medicare ID number.
Section 4E: If you want your payments sent to your house, or your practice select the appropriate check box.
Section 4F: Not necessary
Section 8: If you are not using a billing agency (likely NOT, if you are a startup). Check the box that says it does not apply.
Section 15: SIGN and done!
VOILA!!
Firstly, if you are a sole owner of a company (PLLC, LLC, PA, PC) then you will only need to fill out the 855R form.
Section 1A: Check the box that says you are a new enrollee in Medicare.
Section 1B: Check the box that says identifying information, and practice location
Section 2A: Fairly simple, fill out your personal information.
Section 2B: I used my home mailing address for correspondence. You can use your practice address also.
Section 2D: I selected Optometrist. Write Primary beside it.
Section 4A: Use the business name and its Type 2 (Group NPI). Where it says Medicare ID number, write pending.
Section 4B: Write the business name, pending where it says Medicare ID number, and use the Type 2 (Group NPI).
Section 4C: Fairly simple here. In the NPI box, use your Type 1 (Individual NPI). Write pending where it says Medicare ID number.
Section 4E: If you want your payments sent to your house, or your practice select the appropriate check box.
Section 4F: Not necessary
Section 8: If you are not using a billing agency (likely NOT, if you are a startup). Check the box that says it does not apply.
Section 15: SIGN and done!
VOILA!!
Nov 6, 2009
Ordering office and clinic supplies
Over the past few months, I've created list of where to buy RX pads, light bulbs, cautery kits, sundry jars, recall cards, etc.
- OOGP
- Wilson Ophthalmic/Hilco
- Moore Medical
- Medical Arts Press
- Bernell
- E-Sharper.com
- Sigma Pharmaceuticals
- Brown & Bigelow (corporate identity)
- Amcon Labs
- Eye Supply USA
Nov 2, 2009
Updating DEA number
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/webforms/jsp/regapps/common/updateLogin.jsp
If you've changed locations there are several other things that you must do to stay current. Change your DEA number, and update your address with your State's controlled substances department.
If you've changed locations there are several other things that you must do to stay current. Change your DEA number, and update your address with your State's controlled substances department.
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