Credentialing

The tools you need to join our medical staff.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in applying to Coast Plaza Hospital, a proud member of the Pipeline Health Network. Here you will find information about steps required to gain credentials at our facility. To expedite the credentialing process, please follow the steps below to initiate the application process.

Please contact Medical Staff Services at (562) 868-3751 x2200 to obtain copies of the documents mentioned below.

Credentialing

Step 1: Minimum Qualifications

Contact the Medical Staff Services Office
Cindy Mejia, Director of Medical Staff
cmejia1@pipelinehealth.us
(562) 868 – 3751 x 2200

Step 2: Initial Application

Once you’ve met the minimum qualifications, obtain and complete the appropriate initial application. When your application fee is received, the Medical Staff Services Office will contact you with a few additional instructions.

To start the application process, please include the application fee of $350.00, made payable to “Coast Plaza Hospital Medical Staff.”

Step 3: Delineation of Privileges

Contact the Medical Staff Services Office
Cindy Mejia, Director of Medical Staff
cmejia1@pipelinehealth.us
(562) 868 – 3751 x 2200

Step 4: Submit Application

Please submit all documents specified in steps 2 and 3 to:
Coast Plaza Hospital
Attn: Medical Staff Services Office
13100 Studebaker Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650-2531

Once we receive your completed application materials and fee, we will review the application and start the verification process. The verification process and Medical Staff approval process can take up to 90 days. Please note that submitting an incomplete application will cause a delay in the processing of your application.

To obtain a hospital verification the following link will direct you to our database:
https://www.mdquery.com/cpdh

*Due to large volume of requests, we are unable to provide a copy of the practitioner’s privileges. Each member receives a copy of his/her current approved privileges at the time of appointment/reappointment. If you require a copy, please contact the practitioner directly.

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