How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Ohio? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Ohio, a collaborating physician typically costs $499–$549 per month, with a median of $537/month — based on 100+ real contracts in Ohio. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Ohio, a collaborating physician typically costs between $499 and $549 per month, with a median of $537/month. That median is below the national median of $549/month. These figures come from our own analysis of 100+ real signed Ohio 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 Ohio price where it does?
Ohio sits just below the national median at $537/month ($499–$574 band). It's a reduced-practice state with standard collaborative practice agreements, but the key driver here is supply: Ohio has a deep pool of physicians willing to collaborate, particularly in the major metro areas. That competition among physicians keeps fees below the national median.
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Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Ohio, see our Ohio collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Ohio band?
Within Ohio's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end in metro areas with the deepest physician supply (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati) and with straightforward collaboration terms. You move toward the upper end in rural regions with fewer collaborating physicians, or when your practice requires intensive chart review or specialty oversight.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Ohio vs national: how does the cost compare?
Ohio'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 | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $499–$549/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $537/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 100+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Ohio 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 Ohio's $537/month.
How do you know your Ohio quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Ohio'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 Ohio's $499–$549/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Ohio: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Ohio?
In Ohio, a collaborating physician typically costs $499–$549 per month, with a median of $537/month, based on 100+ real contracts in Ohio. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Ohio?
A fair Ohio quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $499–$549/month, centered on a median of $537/month. A quote above $549/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in Ohio than the national average?
Ohio's median of $537/month is below the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Ohio collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Ohio 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 Ohio Fair Price data based on?
The Ohio figures are based on 100+ 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