Private Practice Startup Checklist (Hawaii)

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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: https://cca.hawaii.gov/

NPI Registration: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/

DEA License (if prescribing): Apply here

Controlled Substances (Hawaii NED): View PDF

2) Business Formation & Legal Setup

Register your entity: https://portal.ehawaii.gov/business/starting-a-business/

Hawaii Tax Online (GET): https://hitax.hawaii.gov/_/#5

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): https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov/pecos/login.do#headingLv1

CAQH: https://proview.caqh.org/Login

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