Credentialing & Payer Enrollment — Vendor review
Andros
Payer network and credentialing services for scaling groups.
Andros
Payer network and credentialing services for scaling groups.
By Jordan Alderman, MBA, CMPE · Reviewed by Rania Hassan, JD, CHC · Last reviewed · Methodology
Disclosure: Independent editorial. No pay-for-placement, no affiliate rankings. Full editorial standards.
Quick answer
Andros (formed from the CredSimple + Glenridge Health merger) blends credentialing services with payer contracting and network development, useful for practices building payer relationships from scratch. Pricing is a mix of per-provider and contracted services. Best when you need both credentialing execution and strategic payer-contracting help.
At a glance
- Best for
- Practices establishing or expanding payer relationships.
- Not for
- Groups with stable payer mix that just need tracking.
- Pricing model
- Per provider plus retained services for network development.
- Price band
- $$$
- Founded
- 2013
- HQ
- New York, NY
- Ownership
- Private
Score card
Independent editorial scoring (0–5 per criterion) — same rubric across every vendor.
Strengths
- Combines credentialing and payer contracting
- Experienced network development team
- Good fit for new practices building panels
Weaknesses
- Less software polish than Medallion or Modio
- Pricing is quote-driven
- Not necessary if payer mix is already stable
Key features
- Payer enrollment and re-enrollment
- Contract negotiation support
- Network expansion planning
- Credential monitoring
Contract clauses to negotiate
- Separately price credentialing vs. contracting services
- Confirm which contract renegotiations are included
- Get outcome metrics: panels added, timelines
See our full contract clause library for paste-ready redlines across every pillar.
Editorial verdict
Andros is best evaluated by the specific service you need — network expansion — rather than as a pure credentialing platform. For practices that already have stable payer relationships and just need tracking, a software-first vendor is a better fit. For practices building or expanding a book of contracts, Andros' network team is genuinely useful.
Alternatives to consider
Evidence & sources
Every recommendation on this page traces back to a primary reference — federal regulation, an industry benchmark, or peer-reviewed literature. Follow the links to verify claims independently.
[1]Medicare Provider Enrollment (PECOS)
RegulatoryCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Supports: Authoritative source for Medicare enrollment timelines (typical 45–90 day processing) and required documentation.
[2]CAQH ProView
Primary sourceCouncil for Affordable Quality Healthcare
Supports: System of record for provider credentialing data used by most commercial payers; requires re-attestation every 120 days.
[3]NCQA Credentialing Standards
Professional associationNational Committee for Quality Assurance
Supports: Standards commercial payers follow for primary source verification and re-credentialing cadence (every 2–3 years).
- Regulatory
Medicaid.gov
Supports: State-by-state Medicaid enrollment processes underlying the 60–180 day processing range cited in the timeline estimator.
Cite this review: The Practice Vendor Review — Andros, ranked #4 of 5 in Credentialing & Payer Enrollment. Overall score 72/100.