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.
Helpful Tip
Here’s what to have handy as you get started:
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) ProView Account Number – make sure the account is up to date and authorize UnitedHealthcare to access your data
How to Submit a Request for Participation
Call us at 877-842-3210 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
- Enter your Tax Identification Number (TIN) then select Credentialing > Medical > Join the Network
What Happens Next:
- A representative will start the process with you.
- You’ll be registered in our system (if you’re not already).
- You’ll receive a confirmation of your participation request – this usually occurs within 5 business days.
- We’ll quickly review your application – and if we’re not accepting new applications for your area or specialty, we’ll let you know.
- Submit your request through our RFP portal, OR
- Call us at 877-842-3210 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
- Enter your Tax Identification Number (TIN) then select Credentialing > Medical > Join the Network
What Happens Next:
- A representative will start the process with you.
- You’ll be registered in our system (if you’re not already).
- You’ll receive a confirmation of your participation request – this usually occurs within 5 business days.
- We’ll quickly review your application – and if we’re not accepting new applications for your area or specialty, we’ll let you know.
Joining a practice with an existing UnitedHealthcare group agreement:
You’ll need to submit your request for participation, either through the RFP portal or by calling us following the instructions above. 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.
If you’ve already been credentialed, then the practice can simply add new physicians through the My Practice Profile tool in Link or submit a completed Group Organization Demographic Information Update form.
Becoming affiliated with a delegated medical group:
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 this specialty, you’ll contact a partner who handles credentialing and contracting on behalf of UnitedHealthcare: Spectera Eyecare Networks.
To get started, visit the Spectera.com or call 800-638-3120.
If you work in this specialty area, you’ll contact a partner who handles credentialing and contracting on behalf of UnitedHealthcare: Optum Behavioral Health Solutions.
To get started, go to ProviderExpress.com (look under “Our Network” for specific instructions) or call 800-817-4705.
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 dbp.optum.com (look under “Join Our Network”) or call 800-822-5353.
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.