You're welcome updragon. For PT's recently new to the USA the Medicare requirements for credentialing is not a problem because like you said it is now a requirement by all the states from what I've read/heard. There are therapists (myself as an example) that gained licensure in certain States at a time when there was no credentialing requirement. That's why when I found out about this new requirement I immediately set out to get my degree credentialed (and I'm happy to say after some frustrating periods conversing with my University its been successful!).

I agree with you about all the red tape and lack of standards across the board. It can potentially be a pain in the butt there's no doubt. Like you said though its possible to get it done just don't necessarily expect a quick resolution.