AMA offers credentialing assistance product
AMA offers credentialing assistance product
Information available on all MDs
The American Medical Association offers a product that helps day-surgery program managers and hospitals meet the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations’ primary source verification requirements.
The AMA Physician Profile Service offers information on all MDs and 98% of the DOs in the United States, according to an AMA spokesperson.
Information includes data on medical school and year of graduation, historical residency training, current and historical licenses, American Board of Medical Specialty certification, DEA registration status, and sanctions taken by state medical boards, osteopathic boards, Medicare/Medicaid, or other federal agencies. All information is given to the AMA by the primary source such as the medical school or the DEA.
The cost for each record is $16 for standard orders that are processed within four to six weeks and $25 for express orders processed in three to five days following receipt. There are three payment options:
• Provide credit card information with every order. Credit card orders can be handled by fax. The fax number for standard orders is (312) 464-5801 and for express orders is (312) 464-5900.
• Enclose a check with the order. This option requires you to use standard mail.
The mailing address is American Medical Association Profile Service, Department of Data Services, Attn: Kaveeta Burres, 515 North State Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60610.
• Set up an AMA Physician Profile Services Account and maintain a balance to cover needs. This is the only option that enables you to use the Internet ordering service.
The Internet address is www.ama-assn.org. Click on products and services, then go to credentialing products. You will need your nine-character account number and sufficient funds to cover your order. Standard orders submitted through the Internet are processed and returned within three weeks.
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