I am trying to credential a new provider group; we will have an MD and a licensed counselor to start. Both providers will be working for us part time and will continue to practice for other groups. Both are on the panels of most insurance companies. I understand the process for Medicare and Medicaid, but am confused about the private carriers (Anthem, Aetna, UHC etc). They keep telling me that the individual providers must apply and then the group process will kick in and seem to ignore that these people are already on their panels. Should I be looking to add the group to the individual provider's records with these companies?
I would appreciate any insight, and thank you for the help.