New requirements for physician extenders
Feb. 2022Important Notices
Effective Jan. 7, 2022, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has changed the PROMISe ID requirements for physician extenders. CRNPs and physician assistants (PAs) are now required to register with PA DHS to render, refer, order or prescribe services for UPMC for You, UPMC Community HealthChoices, and UPMC for Kids members. Once implemented, UPMC Health Plan will follow DHS claim denial guidelines for nonregistered CRNPs and PAs. For further information or to enroll, please visit PA DHS online or call the UPMC Health Plan Provider Services team at 1-866-918-1595.
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