One cannot live off of copays alone. To get paid by insurance companies, you will need to apply for a credentialing contact.

Getting credentialed within an insurance company is necessary if you plan to see patients who plan to pay with their health insurance. It is important to be aware that not all credentialing is the same, and how you get credentialed will matter in the long run. 

Once you have completed the necessary first steps of starting your business, the next step is creating your CAQH profile.