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ABA therapy agency startup & credentialing
Launch a BCBA-led Applied Behavior Analysis agency credentialed with Medicaid and commercial payers. We handle BACB compliance, CAQH profiles, and the credentialing maze that keeps most agencies from billing.
What we deliver
Everything you need to launch and stay compliant.
- Entity formation with BCBA-friendly ownership structure
- Group NPI + individual NPI for every BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT
- Complete CAQH ProView profiles for clinical staff
- State Medicaid enrollment (AHCA, DDD, DHCS, etc.)
- Commercial credentialing with Aetna, Cigna, UHC, BCBS, Tricare
- HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach response policies
- BACB-aligned supervision and documentation policies
- Telehealth / in-home / clinic-based service mix setup
- CentralReach / Rethink Behavioral Health / Catalyst implementation
Why owners pick PF Consulting Firm
- Single point of accountability across state, federal, and payer workstreams.
- Fixed-scope engagements with milestone-based delivery.
- Ongoing compliance support after launch on retainer or as-needed.
- Direct work product — not outsourced to overseas teams.
Launch roadmap
Realistic timeline
Phase 1 · Weeks 1–4
Structure
- Entity + EIN
- Group NPI + individual NPIs
- Staff hired (BCBA + RBTs)
Phase 2 · Months 2–4
Credentialing
- CAQH profiles complete
- Medicaid submitted
- Commercial payers submitted
Phase 3 · Months 4–6
First Sessions
- Practice management software live
- HIPAA training complete
- First billable sessions
FAQ
ABA Therapy Agency Startup questions
How long until I can bill Medicaid?
Medicaid credentialing typically takes 60–90 days after a complete application — assuming your BCBA license is active and CAQH is attested.
Do all my RBTs need to be credentialed?
Yes for billing. Each RBT needs an NPI and must be enrolled with each payer the agency contracts with.
Can I bill in-home and clinic-based ABA?
Yes. Setting must be documented per session and supported by the authorization. We build policies for both.
Ready to start your aba therapy agency startup?
Book a consultation and we'll map every milestone, license, and deadline.