Neurology Credentialing Services
Neurology credentialing involves unique considerations around neurodiagnostic testing privileges and the growing teleneurology field. The ABPN certifies both neurologists and psychiatrists, and payers occasionally confuse the two specialties in their enrollment systems. Neurologists performing procedures like EEG, EMG/NCS, or Botox injections may need additional procedural credentialing. Teleneurology for acute stroke evaluation (telestroke) has expanded rapidly, requiring multi-facility and multi-state credentialing for providers serving hospital networks.
Board Certification
Certifying Body: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Typical Credentialing Timeline
60-90 days
Average time from application to approval
Credentialing Challenges for Neurology
- Subspecialty neurodiagnostic testing (EEG, EMG) may require separate procedural credentialing
- Teleneurology credentialing for stroke networks requires multi-facility enrollment
- Neurology and psychiatry share the same certifying board (ABPN) which can cause payer confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Do neurologists credential through the same board as psychiatrists?
Yes, the ABPN certifies both specialties. However, neurology and psychiatry have distinct taxonomy codes and credentialing pathways with payers.
Does teleneurology require special credentialing?
Teleneurology requires standard medical credentialing plus enrollment with each hospital in the telestroke network. CMS allows hospitals to use the distant-site hospital's credentialing decisions through proxy credentialing.
Are neurodiagnostic procedures credentialed separately?
Some payers require separate procedural credentialing for EEG interpretation, EMG/NCS, and similar neurodiagnostic services beyond standard office visit credentialing.
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Reviewed by Arctic Health Team , Credentialing Specialists
Last reviewed: April 2026
Information on this page reflects our experience as of April 2026. Credentialing requirements, payer processes, and state regulations may change. Contact us or check the relevant state medical board and payer websites for the most current requirements. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.