Astral Medical Services

Medical Credentialing Services for Doctors and Medical Practices

Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer enrollment handled for you so you can start billing faster.

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Credentialing Experts

Provider Credentialing Services That Get You Billing Faster

Credentialing is one of the most frustrating parts of running a medical practice. The applications are long, every payer has different requirements, and the review process can drag on for months if something is missing or submitted incorrectly. During that time you cannot bill for services, which means every day of delay is revenue your practice is not collecting.

Astral Medical Billing handles the entire credentialing process for you. We collect your documentation, complete the applications, submit everything to the right payers, and follow up consistently until your enrollment is approved. You focus on seeing patients while we handle the paperwork.

  • Medicare & Medicaid Enrollment (PECOS)
  • Commercial Insurance Credentialing
  • CAQH ProView Profile Setup & Maintenance
  • NPI Registration & Updates
  • Re-credentialing & Ongoing Maintenance
  • New Provider Enrollment

Why Professional Credentialing Matters

Prevent Revenue Loss

You cannot bill for services until you are fully paneled. Delays = $0 income.

Stay Compliant

Missed re-credentialing deadlines can cause you to be kicked out of network.

Save Time

Applications can be 50+ pages long. We handle the heavy lifting.

Coverage

What Our Medical Credentialing Services Cover

Medicare and Medicaid Enrollment

We handle PECOS enrollment for Medicare and state-specific Medicaid enrollment for new providers and practices. This includes initial applications, revalidations, and updates when your practice information changes.

Commercial Insurance Credentialing Services

Getting paneled with commercial payers like Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and others requires separate applications for each payer. We manage the full process across all the payers that matter most to your practice and patient base.

CAQH ProView Profile Setup and Maintenance

Most commercial payers use CAQH ProView to verify provider credentials. We set up your CAQH profile, keep it updated, and make sure your attestation stays current so payer applications go through without delays.

NPI Registration and Updates

We handle NPI Type 1 registration for individual providers and NPI Type 2 for group practices, as well as updates when your address, specialty, or group affiliation changes.

Re-credentialing and Ongoing Maintenance

Credentialing is not a one-time task. Most payers require re-credentialing every two to three years and many require ongoing updates to your profile. We track your re-credentialing deadlines and handle renewals before they become a problem.

New Provider Enrollment

Adding a new provider to your practice? We handle their full enrollment across all your existing payer contracts so they can start billing as quickly as possible.

Workflow

How Our Medical Billing Credentialing Process Works

We streamline the process, but standard payer timelines still apply. Start early!

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Document Collection

1-2 Weeks

We send you a checklist of everything we need: licenses, malpractice certificates, DEA registration, board certifications, work history, and more. Most providers can gather everything within one to two weeks.

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Application Preparation

Accuracy First

We complete all applications accurately and thoroughly. The most common reason for credentialing delays is incomplete or incorrect applications. We review everything before submission to make sure nothing is missing.

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Submission and Follow Up

30-90 Days

We submit to all requested payers and then follow up consistently throughout the review period. Payer timelines typically run 30 to 90 days. We stay on top of every application so nothing sits forgotten in a queue.

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Approval and Confirmation

Success

Once your enrollment is approved we confirm your effective date, provider ID numbers, and contract details so your billing team has everything needed to start submitting claims immediately.

Support

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Credentialing Services

The timeline depends on the payer. Medicare typically takes 30 to 60 days. Commercial payers generally run 60 to 90 days, and some can take up to 120 days for complex applications. Starting the process early is the most important thing you can do to minimize delays.

Yes. We work with new practices regularly. Beyond just credentialing, we help make sure your NPI, tax ID, and CAQH profile are all set up correctly before we begin the payer enrollment process.

Credentialing is the process of verifying your qualifications and enrolling you as a provider with a payer. Contracting is negotiating the fee schedule, the rates the payer will reimburse you for services. We handle both.

Pricing depends on the number of providers and payers involved. We offer flat-fee credentialing packages so you know the cost upfront with no surprises. Contact us for a quote based on your specific situation.

A lapsed re-credentialing can result in being removed from the payer's network, which means you cannot bill for services rendered to patients covered by that payer. We track your renewal dates and initiate the process well in advance to make sure this never happens.

Yes. We credential providers across all medical specialties including primary care, cardiology, mental health, physical therapy, dentistry, and more.

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Don't let paperwork hold up your practice. Let our experts handle the complexities.