How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Tennessee? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Tennessee, a collaborating physician typically costs $555–$649 per month, with a median of $649/month — based on 20+ real contracts in Tennessee. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Tennessee, a collaborating physician typically costs between $555 and $649 per month, with a median of $649/month. That median is above the national median of $549/month. These figures come from our own analysis of 20+ real signed Tennessee 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 Tennessee price where it does?
Tennessee runs at the high end ($555–$649). It's a restricted-practice state with ongoing physician oversight requirements, and physician supply is limited in many regions. That combination — regulatory requirements plus tight supply — pushes collaboration fees toward the top of the national range.
Sources
Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Tennessee, see our Tennessee collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Tennessee band?
Within Tennessee's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end in metro areas with deeper physician supply and simpler collaboration terms. You move toward the upper end in rural regions where collaborating physicians are scarce, or when your practice requires intensive oversight due to specialty, patient volume, or liability concerns.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Tennessee vs national: how does the cost compare?
Tennessee's median monthly cost is above the national median, and its Fair Price Band runs higher at the top. Here is the side-by-side.
| Metric | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $555–$649/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $649/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 20+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Tennessee 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 Tennessee's $649/month.
How do you know your Tennessee quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Tennessee's 75th percentile of $649/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 Tennessee's $555–$649/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Tennessee: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, a collaborating physician typically costs $555–$649 per month, with a median of $649/month, based on 20+ real contracts in Tennessee. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Tennessee?
A fair Tennessee quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $555–$649/month, centered on a median of $649/month. A quote above $649/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in Tennessee than the national average?
Tennessee's median of $649/month is above the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Tennessee collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Tennessee 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 Tennessee Fair Price data based on?
The Tennessee 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