— Frequently Asked

Questions we hear early.

Does DS Credentialing Solutions grant licenses or credentials?

No. DS Credentialing Solutions handles the administrative processing — forms, documentation, submission, and tracking. The applicable licensing board, hospital, or payer always makes the final decision.

No. DS Credentialing Solutions service fee is separate from any government, licensing-board, hospital, or verification fees, unless a specific arrangement states otherwise.

It depends on your state, provider type, and process. DS Credentialing Solutions starts with your CV and core information, then requests only the additional documents your specific request requires.

Timelines vary by state, board, and process, and can also depend on how quickly requested items are returned. Specific turnaround commitments will be shared once finalized.

Yes. Each provider has a single reusable file, with state- and process-specific requirements tracked separately within it.

Yes. Organizations managing rosters of providers across multiple states and facilities can outsource credentialing coordination through DS Credentialing Solutions.

A potential annual membership for ongoing licensing, credentialing, and renewal support is planned in addition to one-time processing. Final tiers and pricing are still being finalized.

Credential Maintenance

Ongoing administrative support for keeping provider credentials organized and up to date.

Credentialing doesn’t end after an application is approved. DS Credentialing Solutions helps providers and organizations keep credential information, documents, renewal dates, and ongoing requirements organized over time.

WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH

DS CREDENTIALING SOLUTIONS
Administrative record organization, documentation coordination, renewal tracking, and follow-up for ongoing credentialing needs.

APPLICABLE AUTHORITY / FACILITY
Reviews submitted information and makes final decisions regarding renewals, updates, credentials, or privileges.

Need ongoing credentialing support?

Government, facility, verification, and other applicable third-party fees are separate from DS service fees unless otherwise stated.

Controlled Substance Registration

Administrative support for applicable state controlled substance registrations.

Some states require providers to maintain a separate controlled substance registration in addition to their professional license and other applicable registrations. DS Credentialing Solutions helps organize state-specific requirements, documentation, applications, renewals, and follow-up.

WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH

DS CREDENTIALING SOLUTIONS
Administrative preparation, documentation, coordination, and follow-up throughout the registration process.

STATE AUTHORITY
Reviews the application and makes the final decision regarding registration approval, issuance, renewal, and applicable changes.

Need help with a controlled substance registration?

State registration fees and other applicable third-party fees are separate from DS service fees unless otherwise stated.

DEA Registration

Administrative support for DEA registration applications, renewals, and updates.

DS Credentialing Solutions helps providers organize and manage the administrative requirements involved in DEA registration, including applicable applications, supporting information, renewals, and registration updates.

WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH

DS CREDENTIALING SOLUTIONS
Administrative preparation, documentation, coordination, and follow-up throughout the registration process.

U.S. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
Reviews the application and makes final decisions regarding DEA registration approval, issuance, renewal, and requested changes.

Need help with a DEA registration?

DEA registration fees and other applicable third-party fees are separate from DS service fees unless otherwise stated.

Hospital Credentialing

Administrative support for hospital credentialing and privileging processes.

Hospital and facility requirements can vary by organization, specialty, and provider. DS Credentialing Solutions helps organize the application, supporting documentation, case information, and follow-up required throughout the credentialing process.

WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH

DS CREDENTIALING SOLUTIONS
Administrative preparation, documentation, coordination, and follow-up throughout the credentialing process

HOSPITAL / FACILITY
Reviews the provider’s qualifications and documentation and makes the final credentialing and privileging decisions.

Need hospital credentialing support?

Hospital, facility, verification, and other third-party fees are separate from DS service fees unless otherwise stated.

License Renewals

Administrative support for keeping provider credentials current.

Renewal requirements and deadlines vary by state, credential, and provider type. DS Credentialing Solutions helps organize renewal requirements, documentation, submissions, and follow-up to help keep the process on track.

WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH

DS CREDENTIALING SOLUTIONS
Administrative preparation, documentation, coordination, and follow-up throughout the renewal process.

LICENSING BOARD
Reviews the renewal application and makes the final decision regarding renewal and continued license issuance.

Have a license renewal coming up?

Licensing authority fees and other third-party fees are separate from DS service fees unless otherwise stated.

State Medical Licensing

State Medical Licensing Administrative support for the state licensing process.

Requirements vary by state, provider type, and application type. DS Credentialing Solutions helps organize the requirements, documentation, application materials, and follow-up involved in the process.

WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH

DS CREDENTIALING SOLUTIONS
Administrative preparation, documentation, coordination, and follow-up.

LICENSING BOARD
Reviews the application and makes the final decision regarding approval and license issuance.

Need help with a state license?

Licensing board fees and other third-party fees are separate from DS service fees unless otherwise stated.