While provider enrollment and provider credentialing are closely linked, it is important to note that they are two separate processes. Provider enrollment is the process of enrolling a new provider with payors such as Medicare, Medicaid, or private payors so that they are able to seek reimbursement for the services that they provide. Provider credentialing, meanwhile, is the process of obtaining and verifying a provider's credentials and qualifications to provide patient care. Before a new provider can begin providing care at your healthcare practice, both of these processes must be completed.