How do I verify a physician assistant 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 physician assistant lookup for every state and DC below; 50 states list a board specifically for this profession and the rest route through a unified state license search.

Which certification boards cover physician assistants?

Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education and National Commission on Certification Physician Assistants . Certification is verified directly with the certifying board, separately from the state license.

Do I still need to check exclusion lists for a physician assistant?

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.

Physician assistant license verification by state

Where to verify a physician assistant license in every state, with direct links to each state board's lookup. 50 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.

Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
Registered nurse (RN), Psychologist, Occupational therapist, and 7 more(847) 228-9795
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National Commission on Certification Physician Assistants
Physician assistant(678) 417-8100
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Common questions

How do I verify a physician assistant 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 physician assistant lookup for every state and DC below; 50 states list a board specifically for this profession and the rest route through a unified state license search.
Which certification boards cover physician assistants?: Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education and National Commission on Certification Physician Assistants . Certification is verified directly with the certifying board, separately from the state license.
Do I still need to check exclusion lists for a physician assistant?: 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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