Identify Practitioner Risk Before Credentialing

NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK

NPDB queries surface reportable actions tied to licensed healthcare practitioners, including adverse actions, exclusions, and malpractice payments. This search supports credentialing and privileging decisions with verified federal source data delivered through compliant workflows.

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WHY IT’S BETTER

Federal Level Visibility for Healthcare Credentialing

NPDB searches provide centralized visibility into practitioner risk indicators that may not appear in state level or criminal checks.

Direct NPDB Query

Searches are performed directly against the federal NPDB system using authorized access.

Manual Review and Validation

Results are reviewed to confirm relevance and applicability to credentialing decisions.

Credentialing Ready Reporting

Findings are summarized clearly for use in privileging and compliance review.

HOW IT WORKS
A Streamlined NPDB Search Workflow

Submit practitioner details once and receive verified federal findings without added administrative burden.

Submit Practitioner Information

Provide identifying details and required authorization through the portal.

Federal NPDB Search

The system queries the NPDB for reportable actions and history.

Manual Result Review

Findings are reviewed for accuracy and relevance.

Receive NPDB Report

A standardized report supports credentialing and compliance decisions.

Healthcare Risk Oversight with Compliance for Good™

Verified federal data, manual review, and standardized reporting support compliant credentialing workflows.

Federal Practitioner Coverage

Queries capture reportable actions at the national level.

Credentialing Focused Output

Reports align with healthcare compliance requirements.

Secure Access Controls

Sensitive practitioner data is protected.

Audit Ready Documentation

Reports support regulatory and accreditation review.

Trust & Compliance

NPDB Compliance Built In

Authorized access, consent handling, and audit trails support compliant healthcare screening.

COMMON CONCERNS ANSWERED See How Our Approach Supports Compliance and Consistency

What is the National Practitioner Data Bank?

It is a federal repository of reportable actions related to healthcare practitioners.

Who is required to use NPDB searches?

Healthcare entities involved in credentialing and privileging commonly require NPDB checks.

Does an NPDB report include malpractice payments?

Yes. Reportable malpractice payments may appear when applicable.

How long does an NPDB search take?

Most NPDB searches complete within standard screening turnaround times.

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