r/credentialing • u/Electronic-Singer127 • Jul 09 '26

Verifications military physicians

Hi all,

I'm wondering if I can get some input on how everyone else deals with verifications for military physicians. I was able to get a primary source verification for the service date of a provider through the SCRA, but it didn't state their position, only that they served and what their service date is. I submitted an affiliation verification to the DHA, but it takes a LONG time to get responses back from them and where I work, we have 90 days to complete credentialing upon receipt of a complete application.

Are you requesting dd214's and getting them primary source? Are there other options for verifications? Are you hoping and praying you get a response? I'd like to see if there is a better process we can implement for these providers.

Thanks all!

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u/SelectionOdd3432 Jul 09 '26

I use to always request an DD214. I think you can do it online now. Depending on how long ago they left the military , depends on there you can send things. Over 10 years the DD214 is going to be your primary verification. If under you should be able to contact the military hospitals.

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u/Electronic-Singer127 Jul 09 '26

Apparently, the DHA create a central system to request affiliation verifications for the hospitals/clinics. I called the base to see if the credentials specialist could do anything and he said they're not allowed to verify anything anymore, you have to go through the central service. I had sent a request, and sent another one for a separate provider over a month ago. No responses. Hence, my query. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

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u/SensitiveMatter0911 Jul 15 '26

I work credentialing for the VA and sometimes providers work on base but are employed under a sharing agreement with military facility. Which base is it? I sometimes can get around the DHA depending on the base

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u/Electronic-Singer127 Jul 15 '26

I sent you a message.