How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Pennsylvania? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Pennsylvania, a collaborating physician typically costs $449–$549 per month, with a median of $499/month — based on 50+ real contracts in Pennsylvania. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Pennsylvania, 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 50+ real signed Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania price where it does?
Pennsylvania prices at $499/month, below the national median. The state requires a collaborative agreement with two physicians (one primary, one alternate), but Pennsylvania's deep physician supply — particularly in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the central corridor — keeps collaboration fees affordable despite the two-physician requirement.
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Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Pennsylvania, see our Pennsylvania collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Pennsylvania band?
Within Pennsylvania's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end in the major metros (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg) where finding two collaborating physicians is easier due to deep supply. You move toward the upper end in rural regions where securing two physician collaborators is more challenging, or when your practice requires intensive oversight from both physicians.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Pennsylvania vs national: how does the cost compare?
Pennsylvania'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 | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $449–$549/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $499/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 50+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania's $499/month.
How do you know your Pennsylvania quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania's $449–$549/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Pennsylvania: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a collaborating physician typically costs $449–$549 per month, with a median of $499/month, based on 50+ real contracts in Pennsylvania. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Pennsylvania?
A fair Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania than the national average?
Pennsylvania's median of $499/month is below the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Pennsylvania collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Fair Price data based on?
The Pennsylvania 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