Wisconsin primary sources for credentialing
Every primary source a credentialing team needs for Wisconsin: 2 state license lookups 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.
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesPhysician (MD), Physician (DO), Behavior analyst, and 35 more(608) 266-2112
- Wisconsin Nurse Aide RegistryNurse aide (CNA)608-266-1865
Exclusion lists
Verify whether a provider or entity is excluded, terminated, or sanctioned.
Federal and national sources that apply in Wisconsin
- OFAC Sanctions List Search(800) 540-6322
DEA & controlled substances
Verify controlled substance registration status.
Federal and national sources that apply in Wisconsin
- DEA Registration ValidationLogin required
Medicaid enrollment
Verify Medicaid provider enrollment, revalidation, and participation status.
- Wisconsin Forward Health800-947-9627
Board certifications
Board certification is national, not state-specific. The 98 certifying boards apply to providers in Wisconsin the same as everywhere else.
Common questions
- How do I verify a healthcare license in Wisconsin?
- Verify with the Wisconsin board that issued the license. This directory lists 2 Wisconsin licensing lookups, including Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Pick the board for the provider's profession; each entry links to the board's own verification page.
- Does Wisconsin publish a Medicaid exclusion list?
- This directory does not list a separate Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin require a separate controlled substance registration?
- This directory does not list a separate Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Medicaid?
- Wisconsin Forward Health is the state's provider enrollment portal. Medicaid enrollment is separate from commercial payer enrollment and from Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Other states
- Alabama26
- Alaska3
- Arizona24
- Arkansas20
- California10
- Colorado3
- Connecticut5
- Delaware6
- District of Columbia3
- Florida3
- Georgia6
- Hawaii5
- Idaho6
- Illinois6
- Indiana4
- Iowa10
- Kansas8
- Kentucky17
- Louisiana16
- Maine3
- Maryland18
- Massachusetts6
- Michigan4
- Minnesota16
- Mississippi12
- Missouri7
- Montana4
- Nebraska3
- Nevada18
- New Hampshire3
- New Jersey4
- New Mexico8
- New York7
- North Carolina22
- North Dakota17
- Ohio5
- Oklahoma10
- Oregon11
- Pennsylvania5
- Rhode Island3
- South Carolina13
- South Dakota13
- Tennessee3
- Texas15
- Utah4
- Vermont4
- Virginia2
- Washington3
- West Virginia20
- Wyoming17
- 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.