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Medicare & Medicaid Enrollment

Access Public Healthcare Programs with Medicare & Medicaid Enrollment

Enrolling with Medicare and Medicaid allows you to treat patients covered by these programs and bill the government directly for those services. The process is more involved than commercial insurance enrollment, with strict documentation requirements and longer processing times.

Errors or missing information can result in rejections that set your timeline back significantly. At ASK, we manage every part of the process and follow up until your enrollment is fully approved.

Complete Medicare and Medicaid Enrollment Management

Government program enrollment involves multiple agencies and layers of requirements. Here’s what we take care of:

  • Medicare enrollment through the PECOS system for individual and group providers
  • Medicaid enrollment in your state or across multiple states
  • Gathering and submitting all required documentation
  • Tracking application status and responding to additional information requests
  • Resolving any issues that arise during the enrollment review process
  • Confirming your effective enrollment date once approved

Government Enrollment Takes Longer and Leaves Less Room for Error

Medicare and Medicaid applications go through government agencies that have strict review processes. A missing document, an incorrect taxonomy code, or a discrepancy in your records can result in a rejection or a lengthy delay.

Unlike commercial payors, government programs have specific rules around re-enrollment and reactivation that make early mistakes more costly to correct. Getting it right the first time is critical, and that’s exactly what we focus on.

How ASK Handles It

Thorough Preparation Before Submission, Consistent Follow-Up After

Before we submit anything, we review your records for accuracy, confirm your taxonomy codes, and make sure every required document is in order. We submit your enrollment through the appropriate system and follow up regularly until you receive a confirmed approval.

If the agency requests additional information, we respond promptly and keep the process moving. You’ll receive updates throughout, so you’re never left wondering where things stand.

Who This Is For

Providers Who Want to Serve Medicare and Medicaid Patients

If you’re planning to accept patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid, enrollment is not optional. It’s a requirement before you can bill for those services.

Whether you’re enrolling for the first time or reactivating a lapsed enrollment, we handle the process from beginning to approval. We work with providers across all specialties and all 50 states.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Medicare enrollment take?

Medicare enrollment through PECOS typically takes 60 to 90 days, though it can take longer in some cases. We start early and follow up consistently to avoid unnecessary delays and have seen approvals as early as 10days!

Do I need to enroll in Medicaid separately from Medicare?

Yes. Medicare and Medicaid are separate programs with separate enrollment processes. Medicaid enrollment also varies by state, which adds another layer of complexity that we help you manage.

What is PECOS, and do I need it?

PECOS is the online system used to enroll with Medicare. If you want to bill Medicare, you need to be enrolled through PECOS. We handle the entire submission process.

Can you help if my Medicare enrollment was previously rejected?

Yes. We review what caused the rejection, correct the issues, and resubmit your application. We’ve helped providers recover from denials and get approved successfully.