Credentialer FAQ's
Q:What is the difference between Board Qualified and Board Certified?
A:Board Qualified status indicates that a podiatric surgeon has passed the written examination for certification in Foot Surgery or Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
Individuals who are Board Qualified are not members of ABPS, but are considered to be “in progress.” Board Qualified surgeons may not promote their status on letterhead, publications, or other advertisements.
Board Certified status indicates that a podiatric surgeon has completed written and oral examinations along with appropriate residency and case requirements. Board Certified podiatric surgeons are members of ABPS and may promote their status on letterhead, publications, or other advertisements. For detailed information, see: Pathway to Certification.
Q:How do I become a subscriber to ABPS online verifications?
A:To get started with on-line verifications, you will need an account ID and password. Simply call 415-553-7800 or email us at verifications@abps.org. Your ID and password will be emailed to you.
Q:How do I prepay for verifications?
A:You fill out the Prepayment Order Form and mail it to ABPS with your check. You prepay for verifications in blocks of $450. This pays for 15 verifications.
Q:What happens when I log in for the first time?
A:You will be asked to review and approve an End User License Agreement before using the ABPS on-line verification system. If you approve, you will be asked to select your type of business (hospital, insurance company, verification service, etc.) and to enter your taxpayer identification number. If you are part of a business with multiple users, only the first person accessing the system has to supply the taxpayer identification number and business type.
Q:How do I begin a verification?
A:The on-line verification system requires that you log in first. Once logged in, you will be automatically routed to the first step of the verification process. You may log in from our home page.
Q:Who do I contact with questions or problems?
A:You can call the ABPS office at 415-553-7800 and select verifications, or call the Verifications Manager directly at 415-553-7800 x125. You can also email us at verifications@abps.org.