Contracting Information

The Provider Relations Department receives many requests from potential providers to contract with Maryland Physicians Care. Some of the factors considered in any potential contracting decisions are:

• Geographic network needs based on federal and state requirements
• Existing provider coverage in the targeted area
• Membership requirements for particular specialty
• Member accessibility

If you are interested in a contract with us, please submit a non-binding letter for intent to:

Maryland Physicians Care
Attn: Provider Relations Department
509 Progress Drive, Suite 117
Linthicum, MD 21090-2256

Once a letter of intent is received, the next step in the contracting process is a comparison of our membership needs to current network availability. The following information is obtained:

• Board certification
• Languages spoken
• Office location
• Network assessments (only for providers not joining a contract group)

If the assessment indicates a need for an additional provider, a comprehensive site visit and medical chart review will be conducted. In addition, Maryland Physicians Care participation requirements, policies and provider obligations will be discussed.

Credentialing is initiated once the site audit is approved. Maryland Physicians Care credentials providers according to nationally recognized standards that serve as the model for minimum credentialing requirements.