Updates

Health Professionals Medical Staff Credentialing

Overview

Thank you for your interest in joining Texas Children’s Hospital and our mission of creating a healthier future for children and women. We are committed to ensuring quality patient care by applying verification practices in accordance to Texas Children’s Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Joint Commission (JC) and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) during our Medical Staff appointment/reappointment process.

1102 Bates Ave
FC1440
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 832-824-1065
credentialing@texaschildrens.org

 

For Texas Children’s Health Plan* credentialing inquiries, please send an email to: credentialingresponse@texaschildrens.org.

 

For Texas Children's Pediatrics/Texas Children's Urgent Care Credentialing Department inquiries, please send an email to: TCPTCUCCredentialingInbox@texaschildrens.org.

*TCHP is a Managed Care Organization (STAR, CHIP, STAR KIDS, contracts)


Texas Children’s Medical Staff is comprised of the following:

Physicians

Medical Staff - all physicians, dentists, psychologists and podiatrists who are privileged to admit and/or attend patients at the Hospital.  Members of the Medical Staff with adjunct privileges are considered members of the Medical Staff; however, they do not have the rights afforded to other members of the Medical Staff set forth in Article IX and X of the Bylaws.

  • Medical Doctors
  • Doctor of Osteopathy
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Advanced Practice Provider - practitioner affiliated with the Medical Staff for purposes of providing clinical services, consulting, teaching or other functions deemed necessary by the Medical Staff.  Advanced Practice Providers must be sponsored by a member of the Medical Staff.  Advanced Practice Providers may include individuals who practice independently within the scope of their licensure and are authorized to perform clinical service in a field allied to medicine but who do not hold a license to practice medicine, dentistry, psychology or podiatry.  Advanced Practice Providers are governed by the Medical Staff Non-Physician Practitioner Credentialing Policy and Procedure.

  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CFNP)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
  • Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (CNNP)
  • Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C)

Allied Health Professionals (AHP)

Allied Health Professional - (i) a dependent practitioner not employed by the Hospital, or (ii) a physician assistant employed by the Hospital, each of whom has been credentialed and approved to assist a member of the Medical Staff with the care and treatment of his/her patients.  The AHP shall be under the supervision of a member of the Medical Staff who shall serve as the AHP's sponsor and retain full responsibility for his/her acts.  Dependent AHPs who are employed by the Hospital shall provide services in accordance with the policies of the Hospital, including the Human Resources Department.

  • Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA)
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Application Process

To begin the credentialing process, please email your request for an application to credentialing@texaschildrens.org or call the Credentialing office at (832) 824-1065.

Please include the following information with your request:

  • First Name
  • Middle Name (if applicable)
  • Last Name
  • Credentials/License
  • Date of Birth
  • Specialty Privilege Requesting
  • Personal Email Address
  • Credentialing Contact’s Name, Phone Number, & Email address (must be different from practitioner)