Athena Health


Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle and Credentialing Specialist
Ali Muhammad
Medical Billing, A/R and Credentialing Professional
Email: ali.muhammad.8066185@gmail.com
WhatsApp/Phone: +92 302 6945322
Location: Lahore, Pakistan (Remote Specialist)
I help US healthcare providers maximize collections, reduce denials, and ensure seamless revenue cycle operations while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. By combining technical billing expertise with comprehensive provider credentialing, I offer a full-scale solution for practice management.
How I Can Help Your Practice
I provide end-to-end support to streamline your revenue cycle and reduce administrative burdens. My core services include:
Credentialing and Enrollment Services
I manage the complex administrative requirements to ensure your providers are fully authorized to receive payment:
* Provider Onboarding: Managing full-cycle credentialing and re-credentialing for Commercial, Medicaid, HMO, and Medicare Advantage plans.
* Profile Management: Expert maintenance of CAQH profiles and Credy App for provider data maintenance, including regular attestations.
* Technical Setup: Streamlining practice workflows through ERA, EFT, and EDI setup and electronic enrollment via portals like Echo and Availity.
* Compliance and Maintenance: Handling Medicaid revalidations, contract amendments, and fee schedule updates.
Back-End Billing and Claims Management
* Accurate Charge Entry and Claims Submission.
* Denial and Rejection Resolution and Appeals.
* Eligibility and Benefits Verification (Availity, Navinet, UHC, CMS, Tricare).
* Claim Status Follow-Ups and Resolution of Clearinghouse Rejections.
Patient and Facility Communication
* Patient Balance Collections: Professionally contacting patients to resolve outstanding balances.
* Coordination of Benefits (COB): Proactively obtaining insurance updates and resolving COB discrepancies.
* Facility Liaison: Communicating with facility staff to resolve inquiries and ensure billing accuracy for multiple specialties.
Software and Portal Proficiency
* AthenaOne: Expert in full billing cycle management.
* Kareo/Tebra: Highly proficient in standard and premium Tebra platforms.
* SmartCloud, Claims MD and Trizetto: Extensive experience with these platforms for advanced inquiry resolution and clearinghouse management.
* Portals and Tools: Availity, Tricare, Echo, and Credy App for provider data management.
* AccuMed: Valuable experience in diverse billing environments.
Why Partner With Me?
Beyond my billing and credentialing expertise, I bring a unique commitment to operational excellence and risk management, backed by:
* OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification: Demonstrating a high-level mindset for compliance and procedural adherence.
* IOSH Managing Safely Certification: Validating a disciplined, professional approach to managing health and safety risks within any operational environment.
Experience Highlight
ASA Billing Services LLC
October 2023 – May 2026
Credentialing Specialist (October 2025 – May 2026)
* Led provider enrollment and re-credentialing processes for multiple insurance panels.
* Maintained provider data and documentation accuracy using the Credy App and CAQH.
* Managed EDI/ERA/EFT setups and monitored contract amendments to ensure optimal reimbursement rates.
Accounts Receivable Executive (October 2023 – September 2025)
* Managed A/R and specialized billing for multiple Nephrology and multi-specialty providers.
* Specialized in resolving complex denials and executing successful appeals to recover lost revenue.
* Conducted high-volume patient calls for balance collections and insurance updates, significantly reducing aged A/R.
Let's Connect
I am available for a discovery call to understand your practice's specific pain points and outline how I can help increase your collections.
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Credentialing Specialist
_Remote | Medical Billing & Revenue Cycle_
*Job Summary*
Experienced Credentialing Specialist managing full-cycle provider enrollment and re-credentialing for US healthcare providers. Ensures providers are fully authorized for payment across Commercial, Medicaid, HMO, and Medicare Advantage plans while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance.
*Key Responsibilities*
- Manage full-cycle credentialing and re-credentialing for multiple insurance panels including Commercial, Medicaid, HMO, and Medicare Advantage plans
- Maintain and update CAQH profiles and Credy App for provider data maintenance, including regular attestations
- Handle Medicaid revalidations, contract amendments, and fee schedule updates
- Streamline practice workflows through ERA, EFT, and EDI setup and electronic enrollment via Echo and Availity portals
- Lead provider onboarding and enrollment processes with insurance payers
- Monitor contract amendments to ensure optimal reimbursement rates
- Maintain accuracy of provider documentation and demographic updates
- Coordinate with insurance companies to resolve credentialing inquiries and delays
Technical Skills & Tools
- *Platforms*: Availity, Echo, Credy App, CAQH, Trizetto, Claims MD
- *Systems*: AthenaOne, Kareo/Tebra (Standard & Premium), SmartCloud
- *Enrollment*: EDI/ERA/EFT setup, electronic enrollment portals
*Qualifications*
- Expertise in US healthcare provider credentialing and enrollment
- Knowledge of Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid payer requirements
- HIPAA compliance training and experience handling PHI
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry & IOSH Managing Safely certified — demonstrating compliance and procedural adherence
Experience Highlight
Credentialing Specialist at ASA Billing Services LLC (Oct 2025 – May 2026)
- Led provider enrollment and re-credentialing for multiple insurance panels
- Managed EDI/ERA/EFT setups and monitored contract amendments
Accounts receivable Aging
Dispute resolution
Auditing support
Teamwork and collaboration
Microsoft Excel
Multitasking Abilities
Effective communication
Credentialing
Results-oriented and highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic and a proven ability to exceed expectations. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Adept at navigating complex situations with composure and finding effective resolutions. Demonstrates a strong commitment to compliance and a proactive approach to learning and professional development. Thrives in fast-paced environments and effectively manages workload under pressure. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and contribute to the success of the organization.
Athena Health
Tebra/Kareo
Claims MD
Smart Cloud
Accumed
Credy App
Availity
Document Control Specialist Certification at QLS Level 3
Medical Coding and Billing Certifications
Data Analysis and Analytics
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Credentialing/Enrollment
First Aid
Chemical safety
H2S Safety
Fire Safety
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Health and Safety
Document Control Specialist Certification at QLS Level 3
IOSH Managing Safely