How long does the credentialing process take?

Typically around 90 days, but it varies by payer. Some move in 30-60 days, others closer to 120. We'll give you a realistic timeline up front and keep you updated.

What information do I need to provide?

NPI number, state license, malpractice policy, tax ID, and basic practice details.

What payers do you support?

Major commercial payers including Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and state-specific plans. We'll help you pick the right ones for your market.

Will I need to chase payers myself?

No. We handle applications, follow-ups, and resubmissions. If a payer needs something from you directly, we'll tell you exactly what and how.

How do I know things are being handled correctly?

We follow a clear week-by-week process: documents reviewed and CAQH completed in week one, applications submitted in weeks two through three, and consistent payer follow-ups from week four onward. You get status updates at every stage without having to chase anyone.

What if my application gets denied?

Resubmissions are included. If a payer denies your application, we resolve the issue and resubmit at no extra cost. Most denials are paperwork issues that can be corrected.

Is my information secure?

Yes. Payments go through Stripe, and we limit data access to what's needed for your credentialing workflow. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Can I add more payers later?

Yes. You can add additional commercial payers for $79 each.

Why is GetPaneled so much cheaper than other credentialing services?

We don't have a sales team, we don't do "free consultation" calls, and we don't bill hourly so there's no incentive to drag things out. We built a streamlined process that eliminates the overhead consultants pass on to you. Same outcome, less waste, lower price.

Concierge credentialing support

A more guided path to getting paneled.

Built for therapists who want more than a checkout flow. We help you choose payers, untangle setup issues, and keep momentum with hands-on follow-up from a real person.

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Reply within 4 hours and clear next steps from the start

1:1Human guidance through the process

4 hrsTypical concierge response time

White-glovePayer planning plus follow-up support

Concierge workflow

A higher-touch intake for therapists with more questions, more complexity, or less time.

Active

Payer strategy review

Today

We help narrow the right payer list before anything gets submitted.

CAQH + application cleanup

This week

We flag missing pieces early so you do not lose weeks to avoidable back-and-forth.

White-glove follow-up

Handled

You get clear human updates instead of wondering what is happening in the background.

Best fit

Therapists who want help choosing payers, reviewing existing setup, or coordinating a more nuanced launch.

Therapists who wanted more hands-on support

“I wasted three months trying to navigate CAQH and payer portals on my own. GetPaneled had everything submitted in under two weeks. I wish I'd found them sooner.”

Sarah M.

LCSW, Austin TX

“The follow-up alone was worth it. I didn't have to chase anyone or sit on hold. I just got updates. It felt like having an admin team without hiring one.”

Marcus T.

LPC, Atlanta GA

“I was quoted $3,800 by a credentialing consultant. Same result here for $199. I genuinely don't understand how they do it at that price, but I'm not complaining.”

Priya R.

Psy.D., Chicago IL

What we actually do

Peace of mind for therapists who want it handled right.

Credentialing has a lot of steps where things can quietly go wrong. We keep each one moving — and keep you in the loop without making it your job to ask.

We gather exactly what's needed — once.

No back-and-forth, no missing fields flagged two weeks in. We know what each payer requires before we ask.

Applications go out simultaneously.

All your target payers get submitted in the same window, not one at a time. Weeks saved.

We follow up so you don't have to.

Every two weeks — weekly for Full Panel — we check status with each payer and report back. No hold music on your end.

You get a clear effective date.

When approval comes through, we review the participation agreement with you and confirm when you can start billing.

Where practices lose momentum

Credentialing slows too many therapists down.

It's expensive to outsource badly, exhausting to DIY, and easy to lose weeks second-guessing whether everything was submitted the right way.

Consultants charge $3-5K

Big invoices, vague updates, and you still end up wondering what was actually done.

DIY drains time and focus

CAQH cleanup, payer portals, follow-ups, hold music. Hours you should be spending on clients.

Delays cost you clients

While credentialing drags on, insured clients go elsewhere.

Simple by design

Three steps. That's it.

You send the essentials once. We handle the paperwork, follow-ups, and status tracking from there.

Share your info

NPI, license, malpractice policy, tax ID, and practice details. It takes about 10 minutes to give us what we need.

We run point

We handle CAQH, payer applications, follow-ups, and resubmissions. Here’s what that actually looks like:

Week 1We review your documents, complete your CAQH profile, and prepare payer applications.

Week 2-3Applications submitted to all target payers simultaneously. We confirm receipt and flag any issues.

Week 4-12We follow up with each payer every two weeks (weekly for Full Panel customers). You get status updates without having to chase anyone.

When approvedWe review your participation agreement, confirm your effective date, and you’re ready to bill.

Start seeing clients

Once you're paneled, you can start accepting insurance with the confidence that the admin side was handled properly.

Services

Credentialing support for every part of the payer process.

Start with CAQH and NPI setup, enroll with commercial payers, and keep follow-up moving without joining a revenue-share platform.

Insurance Credentialing for TherapistsCommercial payer credentialing handled from CAQH setup through approval.CAQH Setup for TherapistsNPI details, profile sections, document uploads, authorizations, and attestation support.Payer Enrollment for TherapistsApplication submission, supplemental forms, payer follow-up, and effective-date confirmation.Therapist Credentialing PricingFlat packages for single-payer enrollment, launch bundles, full panels, and multi-state support.

Why $199, not $3,000

Same outcome.
Less waste.
Lower price.

We built a streamlined process that cuts the overhead traditional consultants quietly pass on to you.

No sales team

We don't do free consultation calls. No one's trying to upsell you.

No hourly billing

We're not incentivized to drag things out. Faster is better for everyone.

No overhead passed on to you

Consultants charge for their office, their staff, their pipeline. We don't have those costs.

Pricing

Flat pricing. No percentages, no subscriptions.

Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied

For a single payer

Per Payer Enrollment

$79per payer

1 commercial payer enrollment
CAQH + NPI setup included
Follow-up every 2 weeks
$39 per additional state

Get Started

	Per Payer Enrollment $79per payer	Launch Bundle $199flat	Full Panel Bundle $349flat	Multi-State Full Panel $499flat
Best for	One commercial payer	Launching with 3 target payers	Launching with a broader network	Telehealth or multi-state launch
CAQH + NPI setup
Included applications	1 payer enrollment	3 payer enrollments	5 payer enrollments	5 payers / 10 applications
State coverage	1 state included	Single state	Single state	2 states per payer
Follow-up	Every 2 weeks	Handled through approval	Weekly	Weekly
Extra payer	$79 each	$79 after 3	$79 after 5	$79 after 5 payers
Extra state	$39	$39	$39	$39 after included states
	Get Started	Get Started	Get Started	Get Started

Not sure which package?

Tell us your state, practice type, and target payers. We'll recommend the right fit.

Need one payer across multiple states? The first state is $79 and each additional state is $39.

Launching with multiple payers? Choose Launch, Full Panel, or Multi-State Full Panel.

Talk Through Your Package

Group practice rates

Per-payer rates drop as you add providers.

Providers	Per payer, per provider
1	$79
2-4	$69
5-9	$59
10+	Custom quote

How we compare

Category	Alma/Headway	SimplePractice	Consultants	GetPaneled
Upfront cost	Free	Free for 2 payers (w/ subscription)	$150-350/payer	$79 first state, $39/addl state
Ongoing cost	% of revenue forever	EHR subscription required	None	$9/month optional
Own your payer contracts?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Standalone from your EHR?	No	No	Yes	Yes
Included credentialing scope	Platform payer list	2 payers included	Usually per payer	Single payer to full panel
Core focus on credentialing?	No	No	Sort of	Yes
Payer follow-up is a core promise?	No	Not clearly stated	Inconsistent	Yes

SimplePractice bundles credentialing with its EHR subscription. GetPaneled is standalone credentialing with more payer coverage and active follow-up.

Every package comes with a satisfaction guarantee. If we don't deliver, you get a full refund.

Your data is safe with us

Your information is encrypted in transit and at rest.
We never share your data with anyone other than the payers you're enrolling with.
We only access your CAQH profile with your explicit written authorization.

Resources

Guides for getting paneled and launching private practice.

Start with credentialing fundamentals, then use the launch guide to map the business, compliance, and timeline decisions around payer enrollment.

Therapist Credentialing ResourcesBrowse practical guides for credentialing, payer enrollment, and private practice launch decisions.How to Get Paneled With Insurance as a TherapistFollow the therapist-specific sequence from prerequisites and CAQH through approval and billing readiness.Best Insurance Panels for TherapistsChoose the first one to three insurance panels that fit your market, reimbursement goals, and launch plan.Private Practice Master Launch GuideRead the launch guide for therapists covering setup, compliance basics, credentialing, timelines, and checklists.

Common questions

Want to learn more about credentialing before you start? Read our guides

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