Kentucky primary sources for credentialing
Every primary source a credentialing team needs for Kentucky: 15 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 licenses
Verify license status, expiration dates, and public disciplinary history.
- Kentucky Board of Chiropractic ExaminersChiropractor(502) 564-3296
- Kentucky Board of DentistryDentist (DDS / DMD) and Dental hygienist(502) 429-7280
- Kentucky Board of Imaging and Radiation TherapyRadiologic technologist(502) 782-5687
- Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure for Physician AssistantsPhysician assistant(502) 429-7150
- Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Surgical Assistant CertificationSurgical assistant(502) 429-7150
- Kentucky Board of MedicinePhysician (MD) and Physician (DO)(502) 429-7150
- Kentucky Board of NursingRegistered nurse (RN), Practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN), Advanced practice nurse (APRN / NP / CNS), and 2 more(502) 429-3300
- Kentucky Board of Optometric ExaminersOptometrist(859) 246-2744
- Kentucky Board of PharmacyPharmacist and Pharmacy technician(502) 564-7910
- Kentucky Board of Physical TherapyPhysical therapist and Physical therapist assistant(502) 429-7140
- Kentucky Board of PodiatryPodiatrist (DPM)(502) 892-4259
- Kentucky Board of Respiratory CareRespiratory therapist(859) 246-2747
- Kentucky Board of Social WorkerSocial worker(502) 564-2350
- Kentucky Department of Professional LicensingBehavior analyst, Substance use counselor, Chiropractor, and 14 moreVaries per Provider Type
- Kentucky Medical Acupuncture BoardAcupuncturist(502) 429-7150
Exclusion lists
Verify whether a provider or entity is excluded, terminated, or sanctioned.
Federal and national sources that apply in Kentucky
- OFAC Sanctions List Search(800) 540-6322
DEA & controlled substances
Verify controlled substance registration status.
Federal and national sources that apply in Kentucky
- DEA Registration ValidationLogin required
Medicaid enrollment
Verify Medicaid provider enrollment, revalidation, and participation status.
- Kentucky Medicaid Program(877) 838-5085
Board certifications
Board certification is national, not state-specific. The 98 certifying boards apply to providers in Kentucky the same as everywhere else.
Common questions
- How do I verify a healthcare license in Kentucky?
- Verify with the Kentucky board that issued the license. This directory lists 15 Kentucky licensing lookups, including Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Kentucky Board of Dentistry, and Kentucky Board of Imaging and Radiation Therapy. Pick the board for the provider's profession; each entry links to the board's own verification page.
- Does Kentucky publish a Medicaid exclusion list?
- Yes. Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services Exclusion 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 Kentucky require a separate controlled substance registration?
- This directory does not list a separate Kentucky 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 Kentucky Medicaid?
- Kentucky Medicaid Program is the state's provider enrollment portal. Medicaid enrollment is separate from commercial payer enrollment and from Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Other states
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- West Virginia20
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- Federal / National104
- International7
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.