Rhode Island primary sources for credentialing
Every primary source a credentialing team needs for Rhode Island: 1 state license lookup, 1 controlled substance registry, 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.
- Rhode Island Department of HealthPhysician (MD), Physician (DO), Acupuncturist, and 32 more(401) 222-5960
Exclusion lists
Verify whether a provider or entity is excluded, terminated, or sanctioned.
Federal and national sources that apply in Rhode Island
- OFAC Sanctions List Search(800) 540-6322
DEA & controlled substances
Verify controlled substance registration status.
Federal and national sources that apply in Rhode Island
- DEA Registration ValidationLogin required
Medicaid enrollment
Verify Medicaid provider enrollment, revalidation, and participation status.
- Rhode Island Medicaid(401) 784-8100
Board certifications
Board certification is national, not state-specific. The 98 certifying boards apply to providers in Rhode Island the same as everywhere else.
Common questions
- How do I verify a healthcare license in Rhode Island?
- Verify with the Rhode Island board that issued the license. This directory lists 1 Rhode Island licensing lookups, including Rhode Island Department of Health. Pick the board for the provider's profession; each entry links to the board's own verification page.
- Does Rhode Island publish a Medicaid exclusion list?
- This directory does not list a separate Rhode Island Medicaid exclusion list. Check the federal OIG LEIE and SAM.gov, and confirm with the state Medicaid program integrity office whether a state list is published.
- Does Rhode Island require a separate controlled substance registration?
- Yes. Rhode Island Controlled Substance Lookup verifies the state registration, which is required in addition to a federal DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances in Rhode Island.
- Where do providers enroll in Rhode Island Medicaid?
- Rhode Island Medicaid is the state's provider enrollment portal. Medicaid enrollment is separate from commercial payer enrollment and from Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
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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 Spot something out of date?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.