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The North Carolina Medical Board was established in order to properly regulate the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. LICENSEE SEARCH
Search Criteria. This portion of our website provides information about North Carolina licensed physicians, physician assistants and certain other medical professionals. The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing the public valuable information. This information is intended for non commercial use by the general public only.
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LICENSE VERIFICATIONS Verifications for International Adoptions must be requested via email from the Verifications Coordinator. (See FAQs) Fees. The cost for any online license verification is $50.00, payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The cost for a verification that includes exam scores is $50.00, payable by check or money order to the NC
FILE A COMPLAINT / REPORT Report a concern to NCMB. Information reported by patients, medical professionals, hospitals and other individuals and organizations are a critical source of investigative information. Select the correct pathway for your report from the options below. If you have a general question for the Board, send a message from the Contact page. Complaint
LICENSEE DUTY TO REPORT N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-5.4 requires medical professionals licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board to report: 1. Any sexual misconduct by a licensee of the Board. 2. Any fraudulent prescribing, drug diversion or theft of controlled substances by a licensee of the Board. Medical professionals need not have definitive evidence of misconduct to
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
MEDICAL RECORDS
The medical record is a chronological document that: • Records pertinent facts about an individual’s health and wellness; • Enables the treating care provider to plan and evaluate treatments or interventions; • Enhances communication between professionals, assuring the patient optimum continuity of care; GETTING STARTED NORTH CAROLINA VITAL RECORDS State of North Carolina / Roy Cooper, Governor Department of Health and Human Services / Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, Secretary / www.ncdhhs.gov North Carolina Division of Public Health / www.ncpublichealth.com IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY NOTICES The NCMB makes information about public board actions available in a variety of ways. Recent Board Actions is a list of all public actions, disciplinary and non-disciplinary, in chronological order. NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARDABOUT THE BOARDLICENSURERESOURCES & INFORMATIONCONTACT
The North Carolina Medical Board was established in order to properly regulate the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. LICENSEE SEARCH
Search Criteria. This portion of our website provides information about North Carolina licensed physicians, physician assistants and certain other medical professionals. The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing the public valuable information. This information is intended for non commercial use by the general public only.
LICENSURE GATEWAY
Licensure Gateway
LICENSE VERIFICATIONS Verifications for International Adoptions must be requested via email from the Verifications Coordinator. (See FAQs) Fees. The cost for any online license verification is $50.00, payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The cost for a verification that includes exam scores is $50.00, payable by check or money order to the NC
FILE A COMPLAINT / REPORT Report a concern to NCMB. Information reported by patients, medical professionals, hospitals and other individuals and organizations are a critical source of investigative information. Select the correct pathway for your report from the options below. If you have a general question for the Board, send a message from the Contact page. Complaint
LICENSEE DUTY TO REPORT N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-5.4 requires medical professionals licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board to report: 1. Any sexual misconduct by a licensee of the Board. 2. Any fraudulent prescribing, drug diversion or theft of controlled substances by a licensee of the Board. Medical professionals need not have definitive evidence of misconduct to
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
MEDICAL RECORDS
The medical record is a chronological document that: • Records pertinent facts about an individual’s health and wellness; • Enables the treating care provider to plan and evaluate treatments or interventions; • Enhances communication between professionals, assuring the patient optimum continuity of care; GETTING STARTED NORTH CAROLINA VITAL RECORDS State of North Carolina / Roy Cooper, Governor Department of Health and Human Services / Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, Secretary / www.ncdhhs.gov North Carolina Division of Public Health / www.ncpublichealth.com IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY NOTICES The NCMB makes information about public board actions available in a variety of ways. Recent Board Actions is a list of all public actions, disciplinary and non-disciplinary, in chronological order. SEARCH - NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD Physical Address: 3127 Smoketree Court, Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: PO Box 20007, Raleigh, NC 27619-0007 Telephone: (919) 326-1100 or (919) 326-1109 | Free Long Distance: (800) 253-9653 | General Fax: (919) 326-1131 Disclaimer LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
RECENT BOARD ACTIONS PAGE TEXT The NC Medical Board provides a chronological listing of all public actions, both disciplinary and non-disciplinary. Actions are archived monthly. If no actions are displayed, it generally means that no actions have yet been taken in that month. Please contact the Board’s Communications Department with questions. Most Recent Board Actions. Name.
TELEMEDICINE
Telemedicine. “Telemedicine” is the practice of medicine using electronic communication, information technology, or other means between a licensee in one location and a patient in another location with or without an intervening health care provider. The term telemedicine incorporates the FULL APPLICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Physician assistants who have a completed FCVS profile. These applicants must complete the full license using FCVS application. Click on the “Online Application” button at right. Applicants are required to submit certain paper documents to supplement the online application.
IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY NOTICES The NCMB makes information about public board actions available in a variety of ways. Recent Board Actions is a list of all public actions, disciplinary and non-disciplinary, in chronological order. STOP ACT E-PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENT IN EFFECT JAN. 1, 2020 STOP Act e-prescribing requirement in effect Jan. 1, 2020. The provision of NC’s opioid prescribing law, the STOP Act of 2017, that requires certain controlled substances to be prescribed electronically takes effect Jan. 1, 2020. Once in effect, all Schedule II and III opioids or narcotics and certain other controlled drugs such as CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
WRITING OF PRESCRIPTIONS Writing of Prescriptions. The writing of prescriptions should follow these general guidelines. No prescription should be issued for a patient in the absence of a documented and established licensee-patient relationship. A licensee-patient relationship should be based on an appropriate history and physical examination in addition to overall care NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARDABOUT THE BOARDLICENSURERESOURCES & INFORMATIONCONTACT
The North Carolina Medical Board was established in order to properly regulate the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. LICENSEE SEARCH
Search Criteria. This portion of our website provides information about North Carolina licensed physicians, physician assistants and certain other medical professionals. The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing the public valuable information. This information is intended for non commercial use by the general public only.
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LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
LICENSE VERIFICATIONS Verifications for International Adoptions must be requested via email from the Verifications Coordinator. (See FAQs) Fees. The cost for any online license verification is $50.00, payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The cost for a verification that includes exam scores is $50.00, payable by check or money order to the NC
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
POSITION STATEMENTS
Ethics and Professionalism. Licensee-Patient Relationship. Medical Records. Prescribing. Termination of/Reentry to Medical Practice. Select a category at right to view position statements by subject. Or, select show all to view the complete collection. Order by Date: Ascending.
IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY NOTICES The NCMB makes information about public board actions available in a variety of ways. Recent Board Actions is a list of all public actions, disciplinary and non-disciplinary, in chronological order. CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
NEW RESOURCES: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM Undergoing a Physical Examination: Your Rights covers what to expect during a physical examination, including the patient’s right to dress and undress privately and to request that a chaperone be present during the exam. Know the Signs of Sexual Misconduct is intended to help patients recognize behaviors that are inappropriate and NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARDABOUT THE BOARDLICENSURERESOURCES & INFORMATIONCONTACT
The North Carolina Medical Board was established in order to properly regulate the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. LICENSEE SEARCH
Search Criteria. This portion of our website provides information about North Carolina licensed physicians, physician assistants and certain other medical professionals. The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing the public valuable information. This information is intended for non commercial use by the general public only.
LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
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Licensure Gateway
LICENSE VERIFICATIONS Verifications for International Adoptions must be requested via email from the Verifications Coordinator. (See FAQs) Fees. The cost for any online license verification is $50.00, payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The cost for a verification that includes exam scores is $50.00, payable by check or money order to the NC
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
POSITION STATEMENTS
Ethics and Professionalism. Licensee-Patient Relationship. Medical Records. Prescribing. Termination of/Reentry to Medical Practice. Select a category at right to view position statements by subject. Or, select show all to view the complete collection. Order by Date: Ascending.
IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY NOTICES The NCMB makes information about public board actions available in a variety of ways. Recent Board Actions is a list of all public actions, disciplinary and non-disciplinary, in chronological order. CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
NEW RESOURCES: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM Undergoing a Physical Examination: Your Rights covers what to expect during a physical examination, including the patient’s right to dress and undress privately and to request that a chaperone be present during the exam. Know the Signs of Sexual Misconduct is intended to help patients recognize behaviors that are inappropriate and LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LICENSE For clinicians who are currently licensed in a jurisdiction other than North Carolina. Emergency license for clinicians with an active, unrestricted license in a state, territory or district other than NC. See licensure rules for physicians (21 NCAC 32B .1706) See licensure rules for PAs (21 NCAC 32S .0219) BOARD MEETINGS
Board Meetings. The full Board meets approximately six times a year in the odd numbered months (e.g. January, March, May, etc.). Portions of Board meetings, such as certain committee meetings, are closed. The Board holds hearings during even numbered months (e.g. February, April, June, etc) as needed. The hearing calendar is listed separately.
FILE A COMPLAINT / REPORT Report a concern to NCMB. Information reported by patients, medical professionals, hospitals and other individuals and organizations are a critical source of investigative information. Select the correct pathway for your report from the options below. If you have a general question for the Board, send a message from the Contact page. Complaint
RECENT BOARD ACTIONS PAGE TEXT The NC Medical Board provides a chronological listing of all public actions, both disciplinary and non-disciplinary. Actions are archived monthly. If no actions are displayed, it generally means that no actions have yet been taken in that month. Please contact the Board’s Communications Department with questions. Most Recent Board Actions. Name.
NCMB EXTENDS EXPIRATION DATE FOR EMERGENCY TEMP LICENSES NCMB extends expiration date for emergency temp licenses. In light of the anticipated duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, NCMB has extended the expiration dates of certain emergency temporary licenses issued during the declared state of emergency. The decision extends the timeline for emergency licenses issued to 30 days after the current state
NEW RESOURCES: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM Undergoing a Physical Examination: Your Rights covers what to expect during a physical examination, including the patient’s right to dress and undress privately and to request that a chaperone be present during the exam. Know the Signs of Sexual Misconduct is intended to help patients recognize behaviors that are inappropriate and RESOURCES & INFORMATION The STOP Act specifically exempts pharmacies and pharmacists from having to determine whether individual prescriptions are valid or comply with the e-prescribing mandate, and states at § 90-106 (a2), “A dispenser may continue to dispense targeted controlled substances from valid written, oral, or facsimile prescriptions that are otherwise consistent with applicable laws.” CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
SELF-TREATMENT AND TREATMENT OF FAMILY MEMBERS Self-Treatment and Treatment of Family Members. Rules 32B.1001, 32S.0212, and 32M.0109 prohibit licensees from prescribing controlled substances (including all narcotics) to themselves or immediate family members. In addition, licensees should not treat their own chronic conditions or those of their immediate family members or others with whom
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARDABOUT THE BOARDLICENSURERESOURCES & INFORMATIONCONTACT
The North Carolina Medical Board was established in order to properly regulate the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. LICENSEE SEARCH
Search Criteria. This portion of our website provides information about North Carolina licensed physicians, physician assistants and certain other medical professionals. The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing the public valuable information. This information is intended for non commercial use by the general public only.
LICENSURE GATEWAY
Licensure Gateway
LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
LICENSE VERIFICATIONS Verifications for International Adoptions must be requested via email from the Verifications Coordinator. (See FAQs) Fees. The cost for any online license verification is $50.00, payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The cost for a verification that includes exam scores is $50.00, payable by check or money order to the NC
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
POSITION STATEMENTS
Ethics and Professionalism. Licensee-Patient Relationship. Medical Records. Prescribing. Termination of/Reentry to Medical Practice. Select a category at right to view position statements by subject. Or, select show all to view the complete collection. Order by Date: Ascending.
IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY NOTICES The NCMB makes information about public board actions available in a variety of ways. Recent Board Actions is a list of all public actions, disciplinary and non-disciplinary, in chronological order. CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
NEW RESOURCES: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM Undergoing a Physical Examination: Your Rights covers what to expect during a physical examination, including the patient’s right to dress and undress privately and to request that a chaperone be present during the exam. Know the Signs of Sexual Misconduct is intended to help patients recognize behaviors that are inappropriate and NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARDABOUT THE BOARDLICENSURERESOURCES & INFORMATIONCONTACT
The North Carolina Medical Board was established in order to properly regulate the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. LICENSEE SEARCH
Search Criteria. This portion of our website provides information about North Carolina licensed physicians, physician assistants and certain other medical professionals. The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing the public valuable information. This information is intended for non commercial use by the general public only.
LICENSURE GATEWAY
Licensure Gateway
LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
LICENSE VERIFICATIONS Verifications for International Adoptions must be requested via email from the Verifications Coordinator. (See FAQs) Fees. The cost for any online license verification is $50.00, payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The cost for a verification that includes exam scores is $50.00, payable by check or money order to the NC
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
POSITION STATEMENTS
Ethics and Professionalism. Licensee-Patient Relationship. Medical Records. Prescribing. Termination of/Reentry to Medical Practice. Select a category at right to view position statements by subject. Or, select show all to view the complete collection. Order by Date: Ascending.
IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY NOTICES The NCMB makes information about public board actions available in a variety of ways. Recent Board Actions is a list of all public actions, disciplinary and non-disciplinary, in chronological order. CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
NEW RESOURCES: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM Undergoing a Physical Examination: Your Rights covers what to expect during a physical examination, including the patient’s right to dress and undress privately and to request that a chaperone be present during the exam. Know the Signs of Sexual Misconduct is intended to help patients recognize behaviors that are inappropriate and LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LICENSE For clinicians who are currently licensed in a jurisdiction other than North Carolina. Emergency license for clinicians with an active, unrestricted license in a state, territory or district other than NC. See licensure rules for physicians (21 NCAC 32B .1706) See licensure rules for PAs (21 NCAC 32S .0219) BOARD MEETINGS
Board Meetings. The full Board meets approximately six times a year in the odd numbered months (e.g. January, March, May, etc.). Portions of Board meetings, such as certain committee meetings, are closed. The Board holds hearings during even numbered months (e.g. February, April, June, etc) as needed. The hearing calendar is listed separately.
FILE A COMPLAINT / REPORT Report a concern to NCMB. Information reported by patients, medical professionals, hospitals and other individuals and organizations are a critical source of investigative information. Select the correct pathway for your report from the options below. If you have a general question for the Board, send a message from the Contact page. Complaint
RECENT BOARD ACTIONS PAGE TEXT The NC Medical Board provides a chronological listing of all public actions, both disciplinary and non-disciplinary. Actions are archived monthly. If no actions are displayed, it generally means that no actions have yet been taken in that month. Please contact the Board’s Communications Department with questions. Most Recent Board Actions. Name.
NCMB EXTENDS EXPIRATION DATE FOR EMERGENCY TEMP LICENSES NCMB extends expiration date for emergency temp licenses. In light of the anticipated duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, NCMB has extended the expiration dates of certain emergency temporary licenses issued during the declared state of emergency. The decision extends the timeline for emergency licenses issued to 30 days after the current state
NEW RESOURCES: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM Undergoing a Physical Examination: Your Rights covers what to expect during a physical examination, including the patient’s right to dress and undress privately and to request that a chaperone be present during the exam. Know the Signs of Sexual Misconduct is intended to help patients recognize behaviors that are inappropriate and RESOURCES & INFORMATION The STOP Act specifically exempts pharmacies and pharmacists from having to determine whether individual prescriptions are valid or comply with the e-prescribing mandate, and states at § 90-106 (a2), “A dispenser may continue to dispense targeted controlled substances from valid written, oral, or facsimile prescriptions that are otherwise consistent with applicable laws.” CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
SELF-TREATMENT AND TREATMENT OF FAMILY MEMBERS Self-Treatment and Treatment of Family Members. Rules 32B.1001, 32S.0212, and 32M.0109 prohibit licensees from prescribing controlled substances (including all narcotics) to themselves or immediate family members. In addition, licensees should not treat their own chronic conditions or those of their immediate family members or others with whom
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARDABOUT THE BOARDLICENSURERESOURCES & INFORMATIONCONTACT
The North Carolina Medical Board was established in order to properly regulate the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. LICENSEE SEARCH
Search Criteria. This portion of our website provides information about North Carolina licensed physicians, physician assistants and certain other medical professionals. The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing the public valuable information. This information is intended for non commercial use by the general public only.
LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
LICENSE VERIFICATIONS Verifications for International Adoptions must be requested via email from the Verifications Coordinator. (See FAQs) Fees. The cost for any online license verification is $50.00, payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The cost for a verification that includes exam scores is $50.00, payable by check or money order to the NC
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Licensure Gateway
FILE A COMPLAINT / REPORTDUI NORTH CAROLINA FIRST OFFENSEDUI NORTH CAROLINA SECOND OFFENSE Information reported by patients, medical professionals, hospitals and other individuals and organizations are a critical source of investigative information. Select the correct pathway for your report from the options below. If you have a general question for the Board, do not use the complaint forms below. Send a message from the Contact page.
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
POSITION STATEMENTSNORTH CAROLINA STOP ACT Ethics and Professionalism. Licensee-Patient Relationship. Medical Records. Prescribing. Termination of/Reentry to Medical Practice. Select a category at right to view position statements by subject. Or, select show all to view the complete collection. Order by Date: Ascending.
FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NCMB Physical Address: 3127 Smoketree Court, Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: PO Box 20007, Raleigh, NC 27619-0007 Telephone: (919) 326-1100 or (919) 326-1109 | Free Long Distance: (800) 253-9653 | General Fax: (919) 326-1131 Disclaimer CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARDABOUT THE BOARDLICENSURERESOURCES & INFORMATIONCONTACT
The North Carolina Medical Board was established in order to properly regulate the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. LICENSEE SEARCH
Search Criteria. This portion of our website provides information about North Carolina licensed physicians, physician assistants and certain other medical professionals. The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing the public valuable information. This information is intended for non commercial use by the general public only.
LICENSE RENEWALS
License Renewals. Licensees of the NC Medical Board are required to regularly renew or “register” their licenses in order to maintain the right to practice. Most licensees of the Board, including physicians and physician assistants, renew annually. Other types of licensees,
LICENSE VERIFICATIONS Verifications for International Adoptions must be requested via email from the Verifications Coordinator. (See FAQs) Fees. The cost for any online license verification is $50.00, payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The cost for a verification that includes exam scores is $50.00, payable by check or money order to the NC
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Licensure Gateway
FILE A COMPLAINT / REPORTDUI NORTH CAROLINA FIRST OFFENSEDUI NORTH CAROLINA SECOND OFFENSE Information reported by patients, medical professionals, hospitals and other individuals and organizations are a critical source of investigative information. Select the correct pathway for your report from the options below. If you have a general question for the Board, do not use the complaint forms below. Send a message from the Contact page.
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
POSITION STATEMENTSNORTH CAROLINA STOP ACT Ethics and Professionalism. Licensee-Patient Relationship. Medical Records. Prescribing. Termination of/Reentry to Medical Practice. Select a category at right to view position statements by subject. Or, select show all to view the complete collection. Order by Date: Ascending.
FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NCMB Physical Address: 3127 Smoketree Court, Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: PO Box 20007, Raleigh, NC 27619-0007 Telephone: (919) 326-1100 or (919) 326-1109 | Free Long Distance: (800) 253-9653 | General Fax: (919) 326-1131 Disclaimer CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
LICENSE APPLICATION OVERVIEW NCMB requires applicants for licensure to submit to a criminal background check as part of the licensure process. 2. NCMB will review all relevant information when processing a license application and making a determination on licensure. As part ofits review, NCMB considers criminal convictions. When considering criminal convictions, the NCMB
PA FORMS - NCMEDBOARD.ORG The Board requires PAs to notify it when certain aspects of their status change. The most frequently used forms are listed below and may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button at right. Intent to Practice. Physician Assistants may use the Intent to Practice form to: Add another primary supervising physician; Remove a primary supervising
LICENSURE - NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD Physical Address: 3127 Smoketree Court, Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: PO Box 20007, Raleigh, NC 27619-0007 Telephone: (919) 326-1100 or (919) 326-1109 | Free Long Distance: (800) 253-9653 | General Fax: (919) 326-1131 Disclaimer FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NCMB Physical Address: 3127 Smoketree Court, Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: PO Box 20007, Raleigh, NC 27619-0007 Telephone: (919) 326-1100 or (919) 326-1109 | Free Long Distance: (800) 253-9653 | General Fax: (919) 326-1131 Disclaimer CHECK THE STATUS OF A LICENSE APPLICATION Gathering information using the “status check” tool is typically faster than telephoning the Board’s licensing department and allows applicants to manage the process more efficiently. Click the appropriate status check button at right to access the tool. You will need your File ID#, which is assigned to you by the Board upon receipt of
RULES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD The rules of the NC Medical Board are created through the Office of Administrative Hearings and are part of the North Carolina Administrative Code, chapter 32, title 21, Occupational Licensing Boards and Commissions. The Office of Administrative Hearings maintains its own electronic catalog of administrative rules. CLINICIAN OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Clinician obligation to complete a certificate of death. North Carolina law requires that when a death does not meet criteria for jurisdiction by the Medical Examiner (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-383) the death certificate shall be completed and signed by the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (“clinician”) in charge of the
IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY NOTICES The NCMB makes information about public board actions available in a variety of ways. Recent Board Actions is a list of all public actions, disciplinary and non-disciplinary, in chronological order. PRESCRIBING CME REQUIREMENT Prescribing CME requirement. In response to a 2015-2016 state budget provision that calls on health care agencies to require controlled substances prescribers to complete education in opioid prescribing, NCMB successfully pursued rule changes to establish a new CME requirement. The requirement applies to physicians and physician assistants who
WRITING OF PRESCRIPTIONS Writing of Prescriptions. The writing of prescriptions should follow these general guidelines. No prescription should be issued for a patient in the absence of a documented and established licensee-patient relationship. A licensee-patient relationship should be based on an appropriate history and physical examination in addition to overall care Skip to main content Navigation Return to Content NC MEDICAL BOARD
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