How to Become a Humana Vision Plan Provider

Follow this guide to become a Humana Vision Plan provider.

Initial steps

In order to become a Humana provider, you must first:

Get your optometry license (see our guide that gives step-by-step instructions on how to get your optometry license in each state)
Find a place to practice
Get liability insurance
Obtain your NPI number
Begin the medicare enrollment process (see our 41 Step Guide to Become a Medicare Provider w/ Screenshots)
Register with CAQH

See this in-depth guide for additional guidance on satisfying these core requirements. You’ll need to satisfy these requirements to become a provider with nearly every medical or vision plan.

For guidance on applying to additional plans, check out our in-depth Optometrist Credentialing Guide.

Steps to join Humana Vision Plan

1. Call the credentialing department

Call Humana’s credentialing department directly at 866-374-8805.

They will take some basic information from you and then either have a representative call you directly or email you the paperwork you need.

Be sure to have both of these ready:

Tax ID Number (TIN) aka Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Your CAQH number

2. Complete the paperwork

Once you get the paperwork, complete it and wait for a response. This should take no longer than a few weeks.

If you are having problems or have questions, call Humana Provider Relations at 1-800-626-2741.

FAQs about Humana Vision Plan

If you are an associate or independent contractor in a practice, ask the owner for the TIN and EIN.
If you are a solo practitioner in your own practice, you will need to apply for a TIN/EIN number. Click here to go to the IRS website.
Here is their website: http://www.humanavisioncare.com/
Humana Vision Plan Provider Relations Phone Number: 1-800-626-2741
Humana Vision Plan Credentialing Department Phone Number: 1-866-374-8805

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Step-by-step credentialing guides

The credentialing process for different insurance plans varies quite a bit. Some plans are relatively simple and others require much more work. The below guides walk you through the process for the most common vision and medical insurance plans.