Combining moonlighting and private practice.

[peony]

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I am considering starting a private practice out of CAP fellowship, and to do that I would initially supplement with weekend inpatient moonlighting or a part-time outpatient job. Since I would take many insurances in these other jobs, would I be required to take all of these same insurances in my private practice? I am not opposed to taking 1-2 insurances in a private practice, but taking most insurances sounds like a logistical nightmare. Also, does this depend on the state and whether it's Medicaid or private insurance? Thanks so much!

 

[Sushirolls]

You need your own contracts for your own private practice. You will be out of network for everyone.

You will be considered in network, sort of, with medicaid and medicare.

This is the quick abbreviated answer.

 

[clausewitz2]

You will need to make it clear that you are not seeing anyone with medicare at your private practice, even if they want to pay you cash.

 

[liquidshadow22]

Can you participate with one commercial insurance in one employed job but then not participate in your own private practice with the same commercial insurance?

 

[michaelrack]

Can you participate with one commercial insurance in one employed job but then not participate in your own private practice with the same commercial insurance?

Yes

 

[yeb22]

Yes

how? bcbs telling me i cant

 

[thomasina]

I thought it depends on the state you’re in?

 

[TexasPhysician]

how? bcbs telling me i cant

They certainly don’t want you too, but you’ll need to read the contract. They are generally location/NPI specific.

 

[michaelrack]

although I am contracted with most insurers for my employed job, contracting and credentialing for my private practice is a separate matter.
However, as TexasPhysician mentions, a few private insurers may have different policies (similar to Medicare)