Interested in serving L.A. Care's diverse membership? Review our network criteria below for Participating Physician Groups (PPGs), physician providers and hospitals.
(Medi-Cal only)
If you are a physician or group practice who is interested in participating in the L.A. Care Direct network, you may submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management team.
Acupuncture and Chiropractor
If you are interested in providing acupuncture or chiropractic services to our Medi-Cal members, you may submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management Team. If you are interested in providing acupuncture or chiropractic services to other L.A. Care members, please contact ASH's National Provider Line at 1-888-511-2743, option 1 or direct email.
Ancillary
If you are an ancillary service provider wishing to join the L.A. Care network, you may submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management team. Ancillary providers include a variety of providers such as durable medical equipment, home health, hospice, and individual doulas/doula organizations.
Behavioral Health
If you are interested in providing behavioral health services to our members, please contact Carelon Behavioral Health's National Provider Line at 1-800-397-1630. For Medi-Cal members, Severe Behavioral Health services are provided through the Department of Mental Health and Substance Use services are provided through the Department of Public Health.
Behavioral Health Treatment (Including Applied Behavioral Analysis)
L.A. Care is currently not accepting letters of interest to join our ABA/BHT/Autism Network.
Community Health Worker Letter of Interest
If you are interested in providing Community Health Worker services to our Medi-Cal members, please submit a letter of interest. Community Health Worker services are delivered by trusted members of the community to help address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health related social needs.
Dental
If you are a Dental provider wishing to join the L.A. Care network to service our Medicare Plus or Pediatric Commercial members, please contact the Liberty Dental Plan Provider Line at 1-888-700-0643.
Enhanced Case Management
If you wish to join the L.A. Care network as a CB-CME, you may submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management team.
Hospital
If you are an Acute Care or Long Term Acute Care hospital wishing to join the L.A. Care network, you may submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management team.
Participating Physician Group (PPG)/Independent Physician Association (IPA)
If you are a PPG/IPA wishing to join the L.A. Care network, you may submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management team.
Pharmacy
If you are a Pharmacy service provider wishing to join the L.A. Care network, you must have an NPI and NCPDP number and be enrolled as a Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service provider. If you are interested in providing pharmacy services to our members, please contact Navitus Health Solutions Provider Services line at 1-608-298-5775.
Skilled Nursing Facilities
If you are a Skilled Nursing Facility service provider wishing to join the L.A. Care network, you may submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management team.
TransHealth Providers
If you are a Transgender Health Provider and wish to join the L.A. Care network, you may submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management team.
Vision
If you are a FQHC offering optometry services and wish to service our members, you are required to first submit a letter of interest to L.A. Care's Provider Network Management team prior to being connected with VSP.