How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Indiana? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Indiana, a collaborating physician typically costs $449–$549 per month, with a median of $499/month — based on 50+ real contracts in Indiana. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Indiana, a collaborating physician typically costs between $449 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 50+ real signed Indiana 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 Indiana price where it does?
Indiana prices at $499/month, below the national median. It's a reduced-practice state with standard collaborative practice agreements, but the defining feature is deep physician supply — particularly in Indianapolis and the surrounding metro region. That supply keeps collaboration fees competitive and below the national band.
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Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Indiana, see our Indiana collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Indiana band?
Within Indiana's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end in metro Indianapolis and other urban areas with strong physician availability, or when your practice has straightforward chart-review terms. You move toward the upper end in rural regions where collaborating physicians are scarcer, or when your practice requires complex oversight due to specialty, patient acuity, or high volume.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Indiana vs national: how does the cost compare?
Indiana'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 | Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $449–$549/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $499/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 50+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Indiana 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 Indiana's $499/month.
How do you know your Indiana quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Indiana'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 Indiana's $449–$549/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Indiana: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Indiana?
In Indiana, a collaborating physician typically costs $449–$549 per month, with a median of $499/month, based on 50+ real contracts in Indiana. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Indiana?
A fair Indiana quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $449–$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 Indiana than the national average?
Indiana's median of $499/month is below the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Indiana collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Indiana 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 Indiana Fair Price data based on?
The Indiana figures are based on 50+ 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