How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Michigan? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Michigan, a collaborating physician typically costs $449–$549 per month, with a median of $499/month — based on 20+ real contracts in Michigan. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Michigan, 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 20+ real signed Michigan 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 Michigan price where it does?
Michigan prices at $499/month, below the national median. While Michigan is a restricted-practice state with supervisory requirements, the deep physician supply in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and other metro areas competes the collaboration fee down. Supply overwhelms the regulatory demand, keeping Michigan among the most affordable states.
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Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Michigan, see our Michigan collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Michigan band?
Within Michigan's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end in the major metro regions (Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing) where physician supply is deepest, or when collaboration terms are straightforward. You move toward the upper end in the Upper Peninsula or rural Lower Michigan where physician availability is thinner, or when your practice requires intensive supervisory oversight.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Michigan vs national: how does the cost compare?
Michigan'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 | Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $449–$549/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $499/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 20+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Michigan 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 Michigan's $499/month.
How do you know your Michigan quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Michigan'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 Michigan's $449–$549/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Michigan: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Michigan?
In Michigan, a collaborating physician typically costs $449–$549 per month, with a median of $499/month, based on 20+ real contracts in Michigan. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Michigan?
A fair Michigan 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 Michigan than the national average?
Michigan's median of $499/month is below the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Michigan collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Michigan 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 Michigan Fair Price data based on?
The Michigan 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