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Physician license verification by state

Where to verify a physician 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. 33 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.

Common questions

How do I verify a physician 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 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 physicians?
American Board of Allergy and Immunology, American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Dermatology, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, American Board of Medical Specialties, American Board of Neurological Surgery, American Board of Nuclear Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Ophthalmology, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Pathology, American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Physician Specialties, American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Preventive Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Radiology, American Board of Sleep Medicine, American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Urology, American Clinical Board of Nutrition, Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, and International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. Certification is verified directly with the certifying board, separately from the state license.
Do I still need to check exclusion lists for a physician?
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

Links go to each board's own public lookup and are checked regularly. Tell us if one has moved. See how CredNet Platform keeps expirables, enrollments, and appointments in one dashboard.