Medical provider network and provider account number distinguished.
- Provider Network is for the listed Washington State medical providers.
- Provider Account Number is for:
- Washington State providers not listed
- Out of State providers
- Out of Country providers
The Provider Network
How to join the medical provider network in Washington State?
Listed medical personnel can apply at any time at Network Provider Application. You do not need to wait for L&I to send you an invitation. The process takes 60 – 90 days.
- Join the provider network if you are a
- Physician
- Chiropractor
- Naturopathic physician
- Podiatric physicians & surgeons
- Dentists,
- Optometrists
- Advanced registered nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
Doctor. If your specialty is not listed above or if you are an out of Washington State medical provider you can treat injured Washington L&I workers and you do not need to join the provider network. However you do need to obtain a medical provider account number.
The process takes 60-90 days. They say they will notify you of their decision. If you are accepted, you will receive a letter notifying you of your provider account number. After 90 days, if you haven’t heard from L&I then email them at [email protected]