The National Committee for Quality
Assurance (NCQA) is an independent, non-profit organization
that certifies credentials verification organizations, and
accredits managed care organizations. The NCQA is dedicated
to measuring the quality of America's health care. The NCQA provides comprehensive standards
and an audit process to evaluate
credentials elements for health care workers (e.g., physicians, dentists,
ophthalmologists, chiropractors, etc.).
| These Credentials Are... |
~ State License Status
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Sanctions Against License (if any)
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MediCare / MediCaid Sanctions
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Current Malpractice Insurance
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Malpractice Claims History
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~ Schooling & Specialty Training
Verification
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Work History
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Prescription Drug (DEA) Certificate
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Doctor Application Processing
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Ongoing Monitoring of Practitioner Sanctions |
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