How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Florida? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Florida, a collaborating physician typically costs $496–$549 per month, with a median of $499/month — based on 250+ real contracts in Florida. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Florida, a collaborating physician typically costs between $496 and $549 per month, with a median of $499/month. That median is below the national median of $549/month. These figures come from our own analysis of 250+ real signed Florida contracts in The Fair Price for Collaboration Report — the first all-in collaboration cost study funded by the NPs and PAs who pay these fees. You can see how every state compares on our collaborating physician cost by state page.
Why does Florida price where it does?
Florida is one of our most affordable states at $499/month — which surprises people, because Florida is technically a restricted-practice state. The reason is supply: Florida has a very deep pool of physicians and NPs, and an autonomous-practice pathway for primary care under Florida Statute §464.0123. The market competes the collaboration fee down. It's a clear example of why the practice-authority label alone doesn't set the price.
Sources
Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Florida, see our Florida collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Florida band?
Within Florida's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end in the major metros (Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville) where physician supply is deepest, when you're on the autonomous-practice pathway, or when collaboration terms are light. You move toward the upper end in rural or less-populated regions, when practicing outside the autonomous pathway, or when your specialty requires intensive supervisory protocols.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Florida vs national: how does the cost compare?
Florida's median monthly cost is below the national median, and its Fair Price Band sits within the national range. Here is the side-by-side.
| Metric | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $496–$549/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $499/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 250+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Florida compares to similar states
Looking at other states with similar collaborating physician costs can give you a better sense of regional pricing patterns. Here are states with the closest median fees to Florida's $499/month.
How do you know your Florida quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Florida's 75th percentile of $549/month with no stated reason.
- Physician malpractice insurance is excluded from the monthly fee (or left unclear).
- There are no written chart-review terms — cadence, volume, or turnaround.
- A one-time match or onboarding fee is not disclosed up front.
- The all-in monthly cost isn't put in writing against Florida's $496–$549/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Florida: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Florida?
In Florida, a collaborating physician typically costs $496–$549 per month, with a median of $499/month, based on 250+ real contracts in Florida. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Florida?
A fair Florida quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $496–$549/month, centered on a median of $499/month. A quote above $549/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in Florida than the national average?
Florida's median of $499/month is below the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Florida collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Florida figures reflect the total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Confirm in writing whether any specific quote bundles physician malpractice coverage.
How many contracts is the Florida Fair Price data based on?
The Florida figures are based on 250+ real signed contracts analyzed for the NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026. We band sample counts rather than publishing exact totals.
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Last updated: August 18, 2026 · NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026