How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Kentucky? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Kentucky, a collaborating physician typically costs $499–$599 per month, with a median of $524/month — based on 20+ real contracts in Kentucky. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Kentucky, a collaborating physician typically costs between $499 and $599 per month, with a median of $524/month. That median is below the national median of $549/month. These figures come from our own analysis of 20+ real signed Kentucky 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 Kentucky price where it does?
Kentucky prices below the national median at $524/month ($499–549 band). The state offers a Certificate of Advanced Practice Addendum for Controlled Substances (CAPA-CS) that reduces long-term collaboration demand for prescribing. Combined with adequate physician supply in the state's larger regions, this keeps fees comfortably below the median.
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Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Kentucky, see our Kentucky collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Kentucky band?
Within Kentucky's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end if you've obtained CAPA-CS certification (reducing oversight requirements) or practice in metro areas with strong physician availability. You move toward the upper end if you need full collaboration without CAPA-CS, practice in rural areas with limited physician supply, or require intensive chart review for high-liability specialties.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Kentucky vs national: how does the cost compare?
Kentucky'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 | Kentucky | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $499–$599/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $524/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 20+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Kentucky 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 Kentucky's $524/month.
How do you know your Kentucky quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Kentucky's 75th percentile of $599/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 Kentucky's $499–$599/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Kentucky: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, a collaborating physician typically costs $499–$599 per month, with a median of $524/month, based on 20+ real contracts in Kentucky. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Kentucky?
A fair Kentucky quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $499–$599/month, centered on a median of $524/month. A quote above $599/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in Kentucky than the national average?
Kentucky's median of $524/month is below the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Kentucky collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Kentucky 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 Kentucky Fair Price data based on?
The Kentucky figures are based on 20+ 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