I’m Marcia Beere, Prescript’s Credentialing and Recruitment Partner. I work with regional hospitals and practices across Australia to ensure doctors start on time. I aim to provide the highest standards with credentialing, customer service, and recruitment processes.
Obtaining provider numbers is a crucial step for most doctors that we work with. A provider number is a unique number issued to eligible doctors for each health service address you work in.
You can’t claim a Medicare benefit until you have a provider number issued for that location. Some of our doctors have lists and lists of provider numbers for all the various places they have worked!
Often provider numbers are needed quickly and on very short notice. This is where PRODA comes in.
What Is PRODA?
PRODA is an online Medicare system that allows you to generate provider numbers without all the paperwork and the best part about it? It is instant! We encourage all of our Prescript doctors to set up accounts, and we are more than happy to help talk you through the process.
Some quick but essential facts:
✓ You can only register one PRODA account in your name.
✓ Your individual PRODA account belongs to you and only you.
✓ Your account doesn’t expire, so you’ll keep the same account even if you change employer (it is, therefore, best to use your personal email address and contact details in case of changes further down the line).
✓ You can add trusted contacts to your account with something called an “RA Number”. This can provide others with limited access to your account and in a secure way. This is helpful because Prescript can generate provider numbers on your behalf.
What Do You Need To Do?
Follow this step by step guide to obtain additional location provider numbers instantly:
Firstly: You will need to register with PRODA
➝ To register, click on this link here
➝ A web page will open with a detailed process of your next steps
➝ Create your login details and personal details
➝ Verify your identity. You will need three pieces of identification (Passport, Driver’s Licence and Medicare card are easiest to verify, but alternative ID is accepted)
➝ Match your existing services to your profile
Secondly: Apply instantly for provider numbers – you can apply or even better, we can do it for you!
➝ Once you have registered, you will then be able to apply instantly online
➝ More good news – we can apply on your behalf! Once you have an account set up, you can link it to ours, and we can securely apply for provider numbers for you
Need help registering an account? I am happy to talk through the process over the phone - 1300 755 498.
PRODA also have a very helpful team who can assist with more technical queries. Their number is 1800 700 199, or you can email proda@servicesaustralia.gov.au
About Marcia Beere
Marcia Beere is Prescript’s Credentialing and Recruitment Partner. Her focus is on making sure doctors have everything they need to start on time.
There are three ways to contact Marcia:
Call Marcia on 0416 544 788
Email marcia@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript'
“My extensive experience of medical administration in several hospitals means I have seen first hand how the doctor shortage impacts regional communities. I am committed to helping solve this issue.
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“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript'
We’d love to hear from you!
“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”