Submit provider enrollment applications electronically
Are you using regular mail for submissions to First Coast? We have several electronic options that are easier and faster for you to use. Additionally, submitting documentation electronically:
- Saves time, electronic submission eliminates mailing delays
- Eliminates administrative costs, electronic submission costs nothing
- Protects patient information, electronic submission is secure
- Allows for the immediate confirmation of receipt, electronic submission provides transaction confirmations
Read on to find out how you can avoid the wait by submitting electronically.
Initial enrollment
In general, a provider or supplier shall enroll as an initial applicant if:
- Initially enrolling in the Medicare program or enrolling as a provider or supplier in a new geographic jurisdiction.
- Seeking to reestablish itself in the Medicare program after a voluntary withdrawal from the Medicare program, or subsequent to a termination or revocation of enrollment based upon any CMS authority under Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
- For additional information refer to the First Coast provider enrollment webpage.
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PECOS |
PECOS supports the Medicare provider and supplier enrollment process by allowing registered users to securely and electronically submit and manage Medicare enrollment information online. You must have an account with the Identity and Access (I&A) Management System prior to submitting provider enrollment applications in PECOS. To perform an initial enrollment in PECOS, select:
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For more information about PECOS, please visit the internet-based PECOS resources webpage. |
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Provider Enrollment Gateway |
The Provider Enrollment Gateway is a free self-service tool that does not require enrollment. The Provider Enrollment Gateway can be used as a secure mechanism for providers and suppliers:
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To learn more, visit the Provider Enrollment Gateway and help guide. |
Change of information
Providers and suppliers use the CMS enrollment application process to report changes of information as required to remain in compliance with the requirements to participate in Medicare.
- For additional information refer to the First Coast provider enrollment webpage.
| Electronic submission method | Submission instructions | Additional resources |
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PECOS |
PECOS supports the Medicare provider and supplier enrollment process by allowing registered users to securely and electronically submit and manage Medicare enrollment information online. You must have an account with the I&A Management System prior to submitting provider enrollment applications in PECOS. To perform an change of information in PECOS, select:
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For more information about PECOS, please visit the internet-based PECOS resources webpage.
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Provider Enrollment Gateway |
The Provider Enrollment Gateway is a free self-service tool that does not require enrollment. The Provider Enrollment Gateway can be used as a secure mechanism for providers and suppliers:
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To learn more, visit the Provider Enrollment Gateway and help guide. |
Revalidation
Providers and suppliers use the CMS enrollment application process to revalidate their Medicare enrollment record. Providers and suppliers are required to revalidate every five years.
- For additional information refer to the First Coast provider enrollment webpage.
| Electronic submission method | Submission instructions | Additional resources |
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PECOS |
PECOS supports the Medicare provider and supplier enrollment process by allowing registered users to securely and electronically submit and manage Medicare enrollment information online. You must have an account with the I&A Management System prior to submitting provider enrollment applications in PECOS. To perform a revalidation in PECOS, select:
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For more information about PECOS, please visit the internet-based PECOS resources webpage.
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Provider Enrollment Gateway |
The Provider Enrollment Gateway is a free self-service tool that does not require enrollment. The Provider Enrollment Gateway can be used as a secure mechanism for providers and suppliers:
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To learn more, visit the Provider Enrollment Gateway and help guide. |
First Coast offers free education on the submission methods described above. Access the following to learn more:
- Events calendar
- Learning On Demand education
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