How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Massachusetts? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Massachusetts, a collaborating physician typically costs $524–$569 per month, with a median of $549/month — based on 20+ real contracts in Massachusetts. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Massachusetts, a collaborating physician typically costs between $524 and $569 per month, with a median of $549/month. That median is in line with the national median of $549/month. These figures come from our own analysis of 20+ real signed Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts price where it does?
Massachusetts sits at the national median ($524–$569). NPs need 2 years of supervised practice under a qualified healthcare professional before gaining independent prescriptive authority. Even though it's a full-practice state long-term, that initial supervision requirement creates demand for collaboration during those first two years. The state's high cost of living keeps fees from drifting 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 Massachusetts, see our Massachusetts collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Massachusetts band?
Within Massachusetts' Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end if you're beyond the 2-year supervised period and only need light ongoing collaboration, or if you're in a region with strong physician supply. You move toward the upper end during your initial 2-year supervised period when close oversight is required, or when practicing in high-cost metro areas like Boston.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Massachusetts vs national: how does the cost compare?
Massachusetts's median monthly cost is in line with the national median, and its Fair Price Band sits within the national range. Here is the side-by-side.
| Metric | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $524–$569/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $549/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 20+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts's $549/month.
How do you know your Massachusetts quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Massachusetts's 75th percentile of $569/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 Massachusetts's $524–$569/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Massachusetts: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, a collaborating physician typically costs $524–$569 per month, with a median of $549/month, based on 20+ real contracts in Massachusetts. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Massachusetts?
A fair Massachusetts quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $524–$569/month, centered on a median of $549/month. A quote above $569/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in Massachusetts than the national average?
Massachusetts's median of $549/month is in line with the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Massachusetts collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Fair Price data based on?
The Massachusetts 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