{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dental Start Up Unscripted","title":"Credentialing Crash Course, A Dentist's Complete Guide to Successful Credentialing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2711,"description":"Join us for this Episode of Dental Unscripted with host Mike Dinsio, co-host Paula Quinn, and special guest Stefani Sandoval as they dive deep into the complex world of dental credentialing during practice acquisitions. Connect with Next Level Consultants Team to learn more about their Dental Credentialing ServiceCommon credentialing pitfalls to avoidEssential documentation you needThe truth about insurance company timelinesCritical differences between associate and owner credentialing‪CALL: (253) 234-5288‬ EMAIL: admin@nxlevelconsultants.comhttps://nxlevelconsultants.com/front-office-support/0:00 Intro music 1:00  Episode intro Podcast AnnouncementsOur front office expert breaks down what every dentist needs to know about this crucial but often complex and frustrating process of getting credentialed We even discuss the differences between a practice ownership transition and simply moving from one practice to another as an associate.3:00 The Credentialing ProcessWhen purchasing a dental practice, understanding both your current credentialing status and the seller's network participation is crucial. Credentials and reimbursements can vary per location so it can be insightful and strategic to mirror what the seller's existing insurance arrangements for a smoother transition.6:00 How to Prepare to Get Credentialed Getting accurate credentialing information during a practice transition can be challenging since brokers don't handle these details. Moreover, sellers are often unfamiliar with their own status. Front office team members manage this information and sellers may not request this information for fear of revealing a pending sale?! To verify individual doctor's credentialing status, dentists should proactively maintain copies of their insurance contracts. Direct contact with insurance networks to verify, and, when possible, inquire with front office staff about existing credentialing contracts. 14:50 Common Roadblocks and ChallengesCommon delays in the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/czQUPxGYBnsuwsNEfB7yBeJp2ZcyIFf_Ux3nGGiVqCg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3MDg5LzE3MDA2/MDI1MjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}