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California primary sources for credentialing

Every primary source a credentialing team needs for California: 8 state license lookups, 1 exclusion list, and 1 Medicaid enrollment portal, plus the federal sources that apply everywhere. Direct links to each board and agency lookup.

State licenses8Exclusion lists6DEA & controlled substances1Medicaid enrollment1

State licenses

Verify license status, expiration dates, and public disciplinary history.

DEA & controlled substances

Verify controlled substance registration status.

Federal and national sources that apply in California

Medicaid enrollment

Verify Medicaid provider enrollment, revalidation, and participation status.

Board certifications

Board certification is national, not state-specific. The 98 certifying boards apply to providers in California the same as everywhere else.

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Common questions

How do I verify a healthcare license in California?
Verify with the California board that issued the license. This directory lists 8 California licensing lookups, including California Addiction Counselor Certification Board, California Certified Nurse Assistants, and California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants. Pick the board for the provider's profession; each entry links to the board's own verification page.
Does California publish a Medicaid exclusion list?
Yes. California Department of Healthcare Services Medi-Cal Exclusions List is the state list. Check it alongside the federal OIG LEIE and SAM.gov, since state exclusions are not always reflected in the federal lists.
Does California require a separate controlled substance registration?
This directory does not list a separate California controlled substance registration lookup. Prescribers there operate under the federal DEA registration; confirm current requirements with the state board of pharmacy.
Where do providers enroll in California Medicaid?
Medi-Cal is the state's provider enrollment portal. Medicaid enrollment is separate from commercial payer enrollment and from Medicare enrollment through PECOS.

Other states

Links go to each board or agency's own public lookup and are checked regularly. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it. Looking for payer IDs and enrollment turnarounds instead? See the payer directory, or see how CredNet Platform keeps expirables, enrollments, and appointments in one dashboard.