Provider

A doctor, hospital, health care professional or health care facility. Except as it relates to credentialing, has the same meaning as Provider as defined in 42 C.F.R. § 438.2.Providers of health care products or services may include entities such as physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician’s assistants, psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, dentists, hospitals, pharmacies, other medical facilities or suppliers, and entities providing medical information to meet regulatory requirements.