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VA Community Care Provider Enrollment Coordinator

About Veterans Desk

Veterans Desk is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded by Veterans and their families. We know the system inside and out—because we’ve lived it. We’ve navigated referrals, waited on authorizations, and struggled through the endless acronyms that stand between Veterans and care.
Our mission is simple: remove the barriers that delay care.
One of the biggest barriers? Paperwork that slows down provider enrollment.
Optum and TriWest run the VA Community Care Network (CCN), but they don’t fix incomplete packets. That leaves providers on their own—and Veterans waiting.
That’s where our VA Community Care Provider Enrollment Coordinators come in. These non-medical independent contractors step in to clean up, complete, and shepherd provider documents through the process.

Why This Role is Needed

VA’s TPAs don’t fix paperwork

They only process what they’re given.

Providers are overwhelmed

They want to serve Veterans but aren’t always sure what’s required 

Small errors cause big delays

A missing signature, expired license, or mismatched NPI can add weeks to approval. 

Veterans pay the price

Every delay means longer waits and wider gaps in care.
From fixing incomplete paperwork to a provider’s first approved claim – our Coordinators keep Veterans’ care moving. Many bring prior VA Community Care experience and work as compliance-minded, detail-driven Enrollment Coordinators. They take on what Optum and TriWest don’t—collecting, organizing, and preparing files so providers spend less time on admin and more time caring for Veterans. By closing paperwork gaps, they make sure enrollment packets are submission-ready, prevent delays, and support providers through the entire process. The result: faster approvals, fewer headaches, and timely care for those who served.

Why this role exists

When a community healthcare provider applies to join VA Community Care, here’s what happens:

Optum (Regions 1–3) and TriWest (Regions 4–5)

Manage the official portals and perform credentialing reviews.

Providers

Must upload documents, keep CAQH current, and often complete both electronic and paper submissions.

Inconsistent

If files are incomplete or inconsistent, they’re returned with a deficiency notice—slowing everything down.

Optum and TriWest

Process and review submissions, but they don’t prepare or organize a provider’s paperwork.

Plainly

Optum/TriWest

Built to process completed files and enforce network rules.

Providers

Busy, often new to dual submissions and portal nuances.

Veterans Desk Coordinators

Independent contractors who bridge the gap—helping providers organize, verify, and submit cleaner packets while keeping follow-up on track.

What our members typically handle

01

Gather and organize paperwork.

02

Quality-check for legibility, expiration dates, and consistent identifiers.

03

Anticipate both electronic and paper submission requirements.

04

Prepare cleaner packets (under provider direction).

05

Conduct recommended follow-ups (e.g., Day-7 check, Day-14 escalation).

06

Track expirations to help prevent avoidable lapses.

What Our Coordinators Do

Document Collection & QC

  • W-9s, EFT/ERA, malpractice dec pages, licenses, DEA certificates, board certifications.

  • Every file reviewed for legibility, expiration, and matching identifiers. 

Profile Verification

  • NPI records aligned with W-9 and license.

  • CAQH current and shared with payers.

  • Practice demographics updated.

Dual Submission Awareness

  • Many forms must be uploaded and mailed.

  • Members schedule, track, and proof both submissions.

Deficiency Resolution

  • Catch mismatches early.

  • Fix and resubmit quickly.

  • Maintain proof of correction.

Renewal Tracking

  • Licenses, DEA, malpractice, and board certifications tracked with 90/60/30-day reminders.

Why Providers Need This

VS

Without a Coordinator

  • ❌ Enrollment is delayed.
  • ❌ Deficiencies add weeks.
  • ❌ Admin staff burn out.
  • ❌ No billing until approved.

With a Coordinator

  • First submissions are clean.
  • Approvals arrive faster.
  • Deficiencies resolved in days, not weeks.
  • Billing begins sooner.
  • Veterans access care without delays.

Comparison: Who Does What

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Who else provides similar help?

Transparency matters:

Optum and TriWest

Are the official administrators. They contract and activate providers, but do not manage providers’ internal paperwork.

Credentialing/enrollment firms

May support payer enrollment broadly; some overlap with these tasks, depending on scope.

VA medical centers

May offer guidance, but generally do not prepare complete enrollment packets for providers.

How our members work

01

Independent Contractors

Set their own schedules and practices while meeting Veterans Desk’s quality standards.

02

Scopes & Deadlines

Each contract outlines deliverables, checklists, and target timelines.

03

Status Transparency

Coordinators provide proof of submissions and log updates for accountability.

04

Professional Cadence

Best practice rhythm (Day-7 check, Day-14 escalation) keeps momentum.

05

Audit-Ready Files

Uniform naming and secure storage ensure documentation stays organized and compliant.

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Tier 3

Full Media Partner

$50/month/

  • Everything in Tier 2
  • Dedicated provider spotlight feature
  • Co-branding on Mendry events/pods
  • Social media amplification through Mendry channels

Perfect for:
Veteran-focused providers ready to grow their outreach, educate on VA care topics, and actively engage with the community.

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Why Veterans Desk

Veterans Desk mission is to help providers navigate enrollment paperwork more efficiently, reducing common delays and supporting quicker access to care for Veterans.

Compliance guardrails

Strictly administrative, non-medical, PHI-light, no clinical advice.

Community strength

Independent contractors share tools and templates through a nonprofit-supported network.

Scalability

From single clinics to large practices, Coordinators adapt quickly to demand.

This is an illustrative example. Timelines and outcomes vary by region, volume, and payer processing.

Ready to Serve Veterans Faster?

If you’re a provider joining VA CCN—or an administrator aiming to streamline your paperwork pipeline—Veterans Desk can connect you with a VA Community Care Provider Enrollment Coordinator.

  • Organized, submission-ready packets
  • Anticipated electronic + paper steps
  • Documented follow-ups and escalation
  • Renewal tracking and audit-friendly records
Connect with a Coordinator

Each role has its lane

Optum and TriWest administer and process, providers supply complete documentation, and Veterans Desk Coordinators step in to make the paperwork cleaner, timelier, and easier to manage.

The result is simple

better readiness, fewer setbacks, and more time for providers to do what matters most—care for Veterans.
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Information only: Veterans Desk does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not handle PHI.
VA Community Care: The VA alone determines eligibility and issues authorizations. When authorized, enrolled providers bill via Optum (R1–R3) or TriWest (R4–R5).

HIPAA Compliance Disclaimer

Veterans Desk is not a HIPAA-covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and is not subject to HIPAA privacy or security requirements. We do not collect, store, or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) on behalf of veterans, healthcare providers, or any other party.

Our platform operates solely as an informational and networking resource. We offer membership access to a publicly viewable directory of VA Community Care Network (CCN) providers, along with educational links and resources. We do not provide direct medical referrals, coordinate patient care, or act as an intermediary between veterans and healthcare providers in any clinical capacity.

All communications, medical information, or personal data exchanged between a veteran and a provider occur outside of Veterans Desk and at the sole discretion and responsibility of the parties involved. Veterans Desk does not monitor, manage, or store these exchanges.

By using this site, you acknowledge and agree that:

  1. Veterans Desk is not your healthcare provider or representative.

     

  2. Veterans Desk does not give medical advice, make treatment recommendations, or guarantee provider performance.

     

  3. Any medical or personal information you choose to share with a provider is done independently and outside our control.

     

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