South Carolina primary sources for credentialing
Every primary source a credentialing team needs for South Carolina: 10 state license lookups, 1 exclusion list, 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.
- South Carolina Board of DentistryDentist (DDS / DMD) and Dental hygienist(803) 896-4599
- South Carolina Board of Medical ExaminersAcupuncturist, Psychologist, Physician (MD), and 2 more(803) 896-4300
- South Carolina Board of NursingRegistered nurse (RN), Advanced practice nurse (APRN / NP / CNS), Nurse midwife / certified midwife, and 1 more(803) 896-4550
- South Carolina Board of Occupational TherapyOccupational therapist and Occupational therapy assistant(803) 896-4683
- South Carolina Board of Physical TherapyPhysical therapist and Physical therapist assistant(803) 896-4655
- South Carolina Board of Social Work ExaminersSocial worker803-896-4664
- South Carolina Labor Licensing RegulationSubstance use counselor, Acupuncturist, Anesthesiologist assistant, and 29 more(803) 896-4300
- South Carolina Optometry Board of ExaminersOptometrist and Optician(803) 896-4679
- South Carolina Pharmacy BoardPharmacist and Pharmacy technician(803) 896-4700
- South Carolina Speech Language PathologyAudiologist, Speech-language pathologist, and Hearing aid specialist(803) 896-4300
Exclusion lists
Verify whether a provider or entity is excluded, terminated, or sanctioned.
Federal and national sources that apply in South Carolina
- OFAC Sanctions List Search(800) 540-6322
DEA & controlled substances
Verify controlled substance registration status.
Federal and national sources that apply in South Carolina
- DEA Registration ValidationLogin required
Medicaid enrollment
Verify Medicaid provider enrollment, revalidation, and participation status.
- South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid(888) 289-0709
Board certifications
Board certification is national, not state-specific. The 98 certifying boards apply to providers in South Carolina the same as everywhere else.
Common questions
- How do I verify a healthcare license in South Carolina?
- Verify with the South Carolina board that issued the license. This directory lists 10 South Carolina licensing lookups, including South Carolina Board of Dentistry, South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, and South Carolina Board of Nursing. Pick the board for the provider's profession; each entry links to the board's own verification page.
- Does South Carolina publish a Medicaid exclusion list?
- Yes. South Carolina 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 South Carolina require a separate controlled substance registration?
- Yes. South Carolina Controlled Substance Lookup verifies the state registration, which is required in addition to a federal DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances in South Carolina.
- Where do providers enroll in South Carolina Medicaid?
- South Carolina Healthy Connections 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.