How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in New York? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In New York, a collaborating physician typically costs $499–$574 per month, with a median of $549/month — based on 50+ real contracts in New York. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In New York, a collaborating physician typically costs between $499 and $574 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 50+ real signed New York 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 New York price where it does?
New York sits at the national median ($499–$574). NPs with under 3,600 practice hours need a written collaborative agreement and physician record review at least every 3 months. Starting July 1, 2026, a physician may collaborate with no more than 4 NPs who are not on the same premises. The state's high cost of living and these capacity constraints keep fees at the median rather than below it.
Sources
Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in New York, see our New York collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the New York band?
Within New York's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end after you've crossed 3,600 hours and no longer need formal collaboration, or when you're co-located with the physician. You move toward the upper end if you're under 3,600 hours (requiring quarterly record review), practicing remotely, or when the physician is approaching the 4-NP collaboration cap effective in 2026.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
New York vs national: how does the cost compare?
New York'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 | New York | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $499–$574/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $549/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 50+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How New York 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 New York's $549/month.
How do you know your New York quote is fair?
- The quote sits above New York's 75th percentile of $574/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 New York's $499–$574/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in New York: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in New York?
In New York, a collaborating physician typically costs $499–$574 per month, with a median of $549/month, based on 50+ real contracts in New York. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in New York?
A fair New York quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $499–$574/month, centered on a median of $549/month. A quote above $574/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in New York than the national average?
New York'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 New York collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the New York 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 New York Fair Price data based on?
The New York 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