Thanks for your interest in becoming a UnitedHealthcare network provider. The first step is to let us know that you’d like to join our network – known as submitting a Request for Participation (RFP). Just follow the steps below.
Here’s what to have handy as you get started:
You’ll need to submit your request through the RFP portal or Onboard Pro. Even though you are joining a practice that has a UnitedHealthcare agreement in place, you’ll still need to complete the credentialing process before you can see patients as an in-network provider.
We’re transitioning participating groups from the RFP portal to Onboard Pro, our improved credentialing tool in the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal. Open the RFP portal and enter your TIN. You’ll either be rerouted to Onboard Pro or you’ll complete your request in RFP. Learn more about Onboard Pro.
Please refer to the Delegated Credentialing Requirements section of the Delegated Credentialing Program - Capitation and/or Delegation Supplement UnitedHealthcare Administrative Guide.
If you work in one of these specialty areas, you’ll contact a partner who handles credentialing and contracting on behalf of UnitedHealthcare: Optum Physical Health. (Note that alternative medicine providers (CAM) include acupuncturists, naturopaths and massage therapists.)
To get started, go to MyOptumHealthPhysicalHealth.com or call 800-873-4575.
If you work in this specialty, you’ll contact a partner who handles credentialing and contracting on behalf of UnitedHealthcare: Dental Benefit Providers.
To get started, visit uhcdental.com or call 800-822-5353.
To join the UnitedHealthcare network, submit completed online questionnaire with required documentation to dmeposnetwork@uhc.com.
Required steps:
A request to join our network includes proof of:
Participation for Medicaid plans also requires:
What happens after submission:
Questions?
If you have questions about the process or need help, please send an email to the DME general mailbox at dmeposnetwork@uhc.com. Inquiries are responded to within 10 business days.
The Ancillary Community Support Services team supports those typically considered home and community based as well as some under Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT).Below is a list of provider types managed by this team:
If you are interested in being credentialed with UnitedHealthcare:
What happens after submission:
Please email questions tohcbsprovidernetwork@uhc.com. Inquiries are responded to within 3 business days.
You must be credentialed to join UnitedHealthcare as a health care professional. Click here to begin the credentialing process.
If you are credentialed with UnitedHealthcare:
What happens after submission:
Questions?
If you have questions, please email HHCnetwork@uhc.com. Inquiries are responded to within 10 business days.
Submit your request to join our network through UnitedHealthcare’s Facility RFP portal.
Please note: Employed health care professionals of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) should use the practioner enrollment form to submit a request for each practitioner, not the Facility RFP portal; the Facility RFP portal relates to facilities only.
A complete request to join our network includes:
What Happens Next:
Questions?
If you have questions about our process or need assistance click here to launch an email request that will be routed to the appropriate customer care team.
If you work in this specialty area, you’ll contact Optum Behavioral Health Solutions, which handles credentialing and contracting on behalf of UnitedHealthcare.
To get started, go to providerexpress.com (look under “Our Network” for specific instructions) or call 800-817-4705.
Vision Care Providers, Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, may contract with UnitedHealthcare in two ways: