Resources and Links

Credentialing Resources

Board Certification Bodies:

• American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

CMS:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

CAQH:

• Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH)

Accreditation Bodies:

• National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
• The Joint Commission (TJC)                                                                                                            
• Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
• Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
• Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

Federal Tort  Requirements:

• http://bphc.hrsa.gov/ftca/about/ftcapolicies.html
• http://bphc.hrsa.gov/policiesregulations/policies/pal201202.html

Provider Enrollment Resources

NPI Search:
https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do

Zip Codes:
http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp