Private Practice Startup Checklist

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Starting your private practice is exciting — and it can also feel overwhelming. Use this checklist to stay organized and avoid delays that can interrupt your ability to see patients and get paid.

Quick Start Checklist (At-a-Glance)

State Medical License
NPI 1 (Individual) and/or NPI 2 (Organization)
DEA License (if prescribing)
Controlled Substances Registration (if prescribing controlled substances)
Entity Name + Registration
Articles of Organization + Operating Agreement
EIN (Employer Identification Number) — keep SS-4 / CP 575 confirmation
Medical Malpractice Insurance
Business Banking Account (must match state + federal registration)

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1) Licensure & Provider Registration

Hawaii State Medical License: Apply here

NPI Registration: Apply here

DEA License (if prescribing): Apply here

Controlled Substances (Hawaii NED): Apply here

2) Business Formation & Legal Setup

Register your entity: Apply here

Hawaii Tax Online (GET): Apply here

3) Insurance & Banking

Secure Medical Malpractice Insurance before seeing patients.
Open a Business Checking Account (must match state + federal registration exactly).

4) Medicare + Credentialing Accounts

PECOS (Medicare): Apply here

CAQH: Apply here

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