How do I verify a physical therapist license?

Verify with the state board that issued the license, using the board's own lookup rather than a copy of the license. This directory links the physical therapist lookup for every state and DC below; 47 states list a board specifically for this profession and the rest route through a unified state license search.

Which certification boards cover physical therapists?

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. Certification is verified directly with the certifying board, separately from the state license.

Do I still need to check exclusion lists for a physical therapist?

Yes. Every provider is checked against Medicare Opt-out Affidavits, OFAC Sanctions List Search, Revoked Medicare Providers and Suppliers, System for Award Management, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, plus the state Medicaid exclusion list where one is published. A valid license does not mean a provider is clear of exclusions.

Physical therapist license verification by state

Where to verify a physical therapist license in every state, with direct links to each state board's lookup. 47 states list a board specifically for this profession; the rest use a unified state license search, linked here as well. 2 national certification boards are listed below the state table.

State license lookups

National certification boards

Certification is verified with the certifying board, separately from the state license.

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical therapist(507) 282-1776
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American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
Physical therapist(800) 999-2782
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Common questions

How do I verify a physical therapist license?: Verify with the state board that issued the license, using the board's own lookup rather than a copy of the license. This directory links the physical therapist lookup for every state and DC below; 47 states list a board specifically for this profession and the rest route through a unified state license search.
Which certification boards cover physical therapists?: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. Certification is verified directly with the certifying board, separately from the state license.
Do I still need to check exclusion lists for a physical therapist?: Yes. Every provider is checked against Medicare Opt-out Affidavits, OFAC Sanctions List Search, Revoked Medicare Providers and Suppliers, System for Award Management, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, plus the state Medicaid exclusion list where one is published. A valid license does not mean a provider is clear of exclusions.

Other professions

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