Industries · Dental
Dental practice startup consulting
Open a solo or small-group dental practice without DSO hand-holding. We coordinate state licensing, DEA, credentialing, OSHA, HIPAA, and operational systems so you can focus on patients.
What we deliver
Everything you need to launch and stay compliant.
- State dental license verification and renewals
- DEA Form 224 + state controlled-substance registration (one per practice address)
- Type 1 and Type 2 NPI applications
- CAQH ProView profile build-out and attestation
- Credentialing with Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, and Medicaid
- OSHA bloodborne-pathogen program, sharps plan, and staff training
- HIPAA Privacy + Security policies and BAAs with every vendor
- Practice-management software setup (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental)
- Radiation safety / state x-ray inspection coordination
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
Foundation
- Entity formation + EIN
- Bank account + payroll setup
- Malpractice policy bound
- Lease + buildout permits
Phase 2 · Months 2–5
Licensing & Credentialing
- DEA + state CSR
- NPI 1 & 2
- CAQH profile
- Credentialing submitted to all target payers
Phase 3 · Months 5–9
Launch & Compliance
- OSHA + HIPAA program live
- Practice management software trained
- First patient scheduled
- Payer contracts countersigned
FAQ
Dental Practice Startup questions
How long until I can see my first insured patient?
Credentialing takes 90–180 days per payer. Start the moment your license is verified — typically you can see Delta Dental patients within 90–120 days.
Do I need a separate DEA for each location?
Yes. DEA registration is location-specific under 21 CFR 1301.12. Add a second location, add a second DEA.
Can you handle a multi-doctor associate practice?
Yes. We credential each provider individually and build the group NPI for billing.
Ready to start your dental practice startup?
Book a consultation and we'll map every milestone, license, and deadline.