How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in South Carolina? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In South Carolina, a collaborating physician typically costs $549–$684 per month, with a median of $549/month — based on 50+ real contracts in South Carolina. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In South Carolina, a collaborating physician typically costs between $549 and $684 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina price where it does?
South Carolina sits at the national median ($549–$684). The state caps supervision at 6 full-time-equivalent NPs per physician and requires annual joint review of the practice agreement. (The former 45-mile proximity rule was repealed in 2018.) These capacity limits keep demand steady, while the state's reasonable physician supply prevents fees from climbing higher.
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Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in South Carolina, see our South Carolina collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the South Carolina band?
Within South Carolina's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end when the physician has availability under the 6 FTE cap and your practice requires minimal oversight. You move toward the upper end when the physician is approaching their 6 FTE limit, when annual reviews are complex due to your specialty or scope, or in regions where collaborating physicians are harder to find.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
South Carolina vs national: how does the cost compare?
South Carolina's median monthly cost is in line with the national median, and its Fair Price Band runs higher at the top. Here is the side-by-side.
| Metric | South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $549–$684/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $549/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 50+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How South Carolina 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 South Carolina's $549/month.
How do you know your South Carolina quote is fair?
- The quote sits above South Carolina's 75th percentile of $684/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 South Carolina's $549–$684/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in South Carolina: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, a collaborating physician typically costs $549–$684 per month, with a median of $549/month, based on 50+ real contracts in South Carolina. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in South Carolina?
A fair South Carolina quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $549–$684/month, centered on a median of $549/month. A quote above $684/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in South Carolina than the national average?
South Carolina'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 South Carolina collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the South Carolina 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 South Carolina Fair Price data based on?
The South Carolina 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