{"id":54338,"date":"2026-02-01T13:02:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T19:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/healthcare\/state-license-lookups-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T04:04:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T10:04:44","slug":"state-license-lookups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/","title":{"rendered":"State Medical License Lookup: Official Board Directory + Recruiter Workflow (NPI \u2192 License \u2192 Outreach)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"false\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/hc.heartbeat.ai\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/02\/state-license-lookups-8cadafc0.png.webp\" alt=\"54337\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>State medical license lookup: official board directory + recruiter workflow<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Ben Argeband, Founder &amp; CEO of Heartbeat.ai<\/strong> \u2014 Make it a directory + playbook; reduce recruiter confusion and wasted time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >What&rsquo;s on this page:<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Who_this_is_for\" title=\"Who this is for\">Who this is for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Quick_Answer\" title=\"Quick Answer\">Quick Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Framework_The_%E2%80%9CIdentity_First%E2%80%9D_Workflow_NPI_%E2%86%92_State_License_%E2%86%92_Outreach\" title=\"Framework: The \u201cIdentity First\u201d Workflow: NPI \u2192 State License \u2192 Outreach\">Framework: The \u201cIdentity First\u201d Workflow: NPI \u2192 State License \u2192 Outreach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step-by-step_method\" title=\"Step-by-step method\">Step-by-step method<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step_0_Choose_your_path_use_this_hub_fast\" title=\"Step 0: Choose your path (use this hub fast)\">Step 0: Choose your path (use this hub fast)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step_1_Anchor_identity_with_NPI\" title=\"Step 1: Anchor identity with NPI\">Step 1: Anchor identity with NPI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step_2_Use_the_official_state_medical_board_portal_for_the_license_check\" title=\"Step 2: Use the official state medical board portal for the license check\">Step 2: Use the official state medical board portal for the license check<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step_3_If_the_portal_doesnt_support_your_preferred_search_input_use_this_fallback_order\" title=\"Step 3: If the portal doesn\u2019t support your preferred search input, use this fallback order\">Step 3: If the portal doesn\u2019t support your preferred search input, use this fallback order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step_4_Cross-check_with_FSMB_DocInfo_when_you_need_corroboration\" title=\"Step 4: Cross-check with FSMB DocInfo when you need corroboration\">Step 4: Cross-check with FSMB DocInfo when you need corroboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step_5_Write_a_verification_note_that_prevents_re-checking\" title=\"Step 5: Write a verification note that prevents re-checking\">Step 5: Write a verification note that prevents re-checking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step_6_Re-verify_triggers_when_to_check_again\" title=\"Step 6: Re-verify triggers (when to check again)\">Step 6: Re-verify triggers (when to check again)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Step_7_Move_to_outreach_only_after_identity_eligibility_are_clean\" title=\"Step 7: Move to outreach only after identity + eligibility are clean\">Step 7: Move to outreach only after identity + eligibility are clean<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Diagnostic_Table\" title=\"Diagnostic Table:\">Diagnostic Table:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#State_directory_official_portals_Heartbeat_guides\" title=\"State directory (official portals + Heartbeat guides)\">State directory (official portals + Heartbeat guides)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Weighted_Checklist\" title=\"Weighted Checklist:\">Weighted Checklist:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Outreach_Templates\" title=\"Outreach Templates:\">Outreach Templates:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Template_1_Initial_outreach_verified_low-friction\" title=\"Template 1: Initial outreach (verified, low-friction)\">Template 1: Initial outreach (verified, low-friction)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Template_2_Ops-to-recruiter_handoff_note_prevents_re-checking\" title=\"Template 2: Ops-to-recruiter handoff note (prevents re-checking)\">Template 2: Ops-to-recruiter handoff note (prevents re-checking)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Template_3_Clarification_request_when_identity_is_ambiguous\" title=\"Template 3: Clarification request when identity is ambiguous\">Template 3: Clarification request when identity is ambiguous<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Common_pitfalls\" title=\"Common pitfalls\">Common pitfalls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Pitfall_1_Treating_%E2%80%9Clicense_verified%E2%80%9D_as_a_binary\" title=\"Pitfall 1: Treating \u201clicense verified\u201d as a binary\">Pitfall 1: Treating \u201clicense verified\u201d as a binary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Pitfall_2_Mixing_up_licensure_with_board_certification\" title=\"Pitfall 2: Mixing up licensure with board certification\">Pitfall 2: Mixing up licensure with board certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Pitfall_3_Searching_by_name_only_and_accepting_the_first_match\" title=\"Pitfall 3: Searching by name only and accepting the first match\">Pitfall 3: Searching by name only and accepting the first match<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Pitfall_4_Not_standardizing_what_%E2%80%9Clicense_status%E2%80%9D_means_in_your_pipeline\" title=\"Pitfall 4: Not standardizing what \u201clicense status\u201d means in your pipeline\">Pitfall 4: Not standardizing what \u201clicense status\u201d means in your pipeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Pitfall_5_Losing_time_to_context_switching\" title=\"Pitfall 5: Losing time to context switching\">Pitfall 5: Losing time to context switching<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#How_to_improve_results\" title=\"How to improve results\">How to improve results<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#1_Make_the_verification_note_a_required_field\" title=\"1) Make the verification note a required field\">1) Make the verification note a required field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#2_Use_identity_resolution_as_a_first-class_step\" title=\"2) Use identity resolution as a first-class step\">2) Use identity resolution as a first-class step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#3_Measurement_instructions_required\" title=\"3) Measurement instructions (required)\">3) Measurement instructions (required)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#4_Connect_verification_to_outreach_execution_Heartbeatai\" title=\"4) Connect verification to outreach execution (Heartbeat.ai)\">4) Connect verification to outreach execution (Heartbeat.ai)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Legal_and_ethical_use\" title=\"Legal and ethical use\">Legal and ethical use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Evidence_and_trust_notes\" title=\"Evidence and trust notes\">Evidence and trust notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#What_should_I_capture_for_auditability_after_I_verify_license_information\" title=\"What should I capture for auditability after I verify license information?\">What should I capture for auditability after I verify license information?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#What_is_a_state_medical_license_lookup_used_for_in_recruiting\" title=\"What is a state medical license lookup used for in recruiting?\">What is a state medical license lookup used for in recruiting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Should_I_use_FSMB_DocInfo_or_the_state_medical_board_portal\" title=\"Should I use FSMB DocInfo or the state medical board portal?\">Should I use FSMB DocInfo or the state medical board portal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Is_board_certification_the_same_as_having_an_active_license\" title=\"Is board certification the same as having an active license?\">Is board certification the same as having an active license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#How_does_NPI_help_with_license_verification\" title=\"How does NPI help with license verification?\">How does NPI help with license verification?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#Next_steps\" title=\"Next steps\">Next steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_this_is_for\"><\/span>Who this is for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This hub is for recruiters and ops teams verifying physicians by state before outreach or downstream credentialing steps. If you recruit across multiple states, you need a repeatable way to <strong>verify license<\/strong> and document <strong>license status<\/strong> so your team doesn\u2019t re-check the same profile later.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recruiters who need fast eligibility checks before outreach.<\/li>\n<li>Recruiting ops teams standardizing verification notes and handoffs.<\/li>\n<li>Teams reducing wrong-person errors by pairing <strong>NPI<\/strong> with a state <strong>license number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recruiters use license status for eligibility, not diagnosis. This page is operational by design.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer\"><\/span>Quick Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt>Core Answer<\/dt>\n<dd>Use NPI to confirm identity, then complete a state medical license lookup on the official state medical board portal to confirm license status before outreach.<\/dd>\n<dt>Key Insight<\/dt>\n<dd>Licensing data is public but fragmented; the fastest teams standardize NPI \u2192 state board verification \u2192 a reusable verification note.<\/dd>\n<dt>Best For<\/dt>\n<dd>Recruiters and ops teams verifying physicians by state before outreach\/credentialing steps.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Compliance &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This method is for legitimate recruiting outreach only. Always respect candidate privacy, opt-out requests, and local data laws. Heartbeat does not provide medical advice or legal counsel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Record these fields every time (copy\/paste standard):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State + board portal URL<\/li>\n<li>Physician name + <strong>NPI<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>License number<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>License status<\/strong> (exact label) + effective date (if shown)<\/li>\n<li>Verification timestamp (date\/time you checked)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Framework_The_%E2%80%9CIdentity_First%E2%80%9D_Workflow_NPI_%E2%86%92_State_License_%E2%86%92_Outreach\"><\/span>Framework: The \u201cIdentity First\u201d Workflow: NPI \u2192 State License \u2192 Outreach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most verification mistakes happen because teams check the wrong person, not because they skip the check. The \u201cIdentity First\u201d workflow prevents that:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>NPI first (identity anchor):<\/strong> confirm you\u2019re looking at the right clinician even when names are common or formatted differently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State license second (eligibility):<\/strong>license status<\/strong> and capture the <strong>license number<\/strong> from the official portal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outreach third (execution):<\/strong>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The trade-off is\u2026 you spend an extra minute up front to avoid hours of rework (wrong outreach, wrong credentialing packet, or a submittal that dies on a basic eligibility check).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-step_method\"><\/span>Step-by-step method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_0_Choose_your_path_use_this_hub_fast\"><\/span>Step 0: Choose your path (use this hub fast)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>I need the official portal right now:<\/strong> go to the State directory table below and click the board site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I need a repeatable verification workflow:<\/strong> follow Steps 1\u20135 and standardize the verification note.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I need to reduce wrong-person errors:<\/strong> start with NPI, then match the board profile to the same identity signals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Anchor_identity_with_NPI\"><\/span>Step 1: Anchor identity with NPI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start with the clinician\u2019s <strong>NPI<\/strong>. Names change, initials vary, and some state portals return multiple matches. NPI is a stable identifier used across healthcare systems, which makes it a practical anchor for identity resolution.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Capture: full name, NPI, specialty, and at least one location signal (city\/state or practice address).<\/li>\n<li>Note name variants (middle initial present\/absent, hyphenation, suffixes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Use_the_official_state_medical_board_portal_for_the_license_check\"><\/span>Step 2: Use the official state medical board portal for the license check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go to the relevant <strong>state medical board<\/strong> portal and run the license search using the best available inputs (varies by state). Your goal is to record:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>License number<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>License status<\/strong> (copy the exact label shown)<\/li>\n<li>Effective dates or last updated date (if displayed)<\/li>\n<li>Source URL and verification timestamp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_If_the_portal_doesnt_support_your_preferred_search_input_use_this_fallback_order\"><\/span>Step 3: If the portal doesn\u2019t support your preferred search input, use this fallback order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Try fewer fields:<\/strong> last name only, then add city if the portal supports it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try name variants:<\/strong>\n<li><strong>Use NPI to disambiguate:<\/strong>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Cross-check_with_FSMB_DocInfo_when_you_need_corroboration\"><\/span>Step 4: Cross-check with FSMB DocInfo when you need corroboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When a state portal is slow, unclear, or you\u2019re reconciling multi-state information, a corroboration step can reduce uncertainty. The Federation of State Medical Boards (<strong>FSMB<\/strong>) provides physician profile services (including <strong>DocInfo<\/strong>; see FSMB physician profile services).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use it to corroborate identity and multi-jurisdiction signals.<\/li>\n<li>For the authoritative license status in a specific state, rely on that state\u2019s board portal and document what you saw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Write_a_verification_note_that_prevents_re-checking\"><\/span>Step 5: Write a verification note that prevents re-checking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t just \u201ccheck the box.\u201d Store a verification note in your ATS\/CRM so the next person doesn\u2019t repeat the work:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State, license number, license status (exact label), effective date (if shown)<\/li>\n<li>NPI<\/li>\n<li>Verified date\/time and source URL<\/li>\n<li>Any discrepancy notes (e.g., address mismatch vs NPI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Re-verify_triggers_when_to_check_again\"><\/span>Step 6: Re-verify triggers (when to check again)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Before outreach<\/strong> if the profile was verified a while ago or the portal shows recent changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Before submittal<\/strong> if your client requires current status confirmation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Before credentialing packet kickoff<\/strong> to avoid downstream rework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Move_to_outreach_only_after_identity_eligibility_are_clean\"><\/span>Step 7: Move to outreach only after identity + eligibility are clean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once verification is complete, proceed to outreach. If you\u2019re using Heartbeat.ai, this is where verification connects to contact workflows so you don\u2019t lose time switching between portals and your ATS.<\/p>\n<p>Related ops read: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/recruiting-ops\/credentialing-vs-sourcing-whats-different\/\">Credentialing vs. sourcing: what\u2019s different (and why it matters for speed)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnostic_Table\"><\/span>Diagnostic Table:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Use this to decide what to do next<\/strong> when a license check is taking too long or producing ambiguous results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\" style=\"overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%\">\n<table class=\"separated-content\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>What you see<\/th>\n<th>Likely cause<\/th>\n<th>Fastest fix<\/th>\n<th>What to record<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Multiple matches for the same name<\/td>\n<td>Common surname; name variants<\/td>\n<td>Confirm identity with NPI, then match the correct board profile and capture the <strong>license number<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>NPI, matched city\/address signal, license number, source URL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No results on the state portal<\/td>\n<td>Input mismatch; different name format; wrong license type<\/td>\n<td>Try last name only; remove punctuation; confirm you\u2019re on the correct <strong>state medical board<\/strong> portal; corroborate with <strong>FSMB<\/strong> services if needed<\/td>\n<td>Search terms tried + timestamp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>License status label is unclear<\/td>\n<td>State-specific terminology<\/td>\n<td>Open the detailed profile; record the exact label and any effective dates<\/td>\n<td>Exact status label + effective date + verification timestamp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State portal is down\/slow<\/td>\n<td>Maintenance or load<\/td>\n<td>Use FSMB corroboration as a temporary step; set a reminder to re-check the state portal<\/td>\n<td>Secondary source used + re-check date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NPI record and board profile don\u2019t match on address<\/td>\n<td>Data lag; clinician moved; multiple practice sites<\/td>\n<td>Prioritize the state board for license status; use NPI for identity; document the discrepancy<\/td>\n<td>Both sources + what differs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_directory_official_portals_Heartbeat_guides\"><\/span>State directory (official portals + Heartbeat guides)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Uniqueness hook (DIRECTORY_TABLE):<\/strong> state \u2192 official board portal \u2192 typical search inputs \u2192 Heartbeat guide. This is the shortcut that prevents portal hunting and inconsistent documentation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\" style=\"overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%\">\n<table class=\"separated-content\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>State<\/th>\n<th>Board site (official)<\/th>\n<th>Typical search inputs<\/th>\n<th>Heartbeat guide<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>California<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbc.ca.gov\/\">Medical Board of California<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License number and\/or name (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ca-medical-license-lookup\/\">CA medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Texas<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmb.state.tx.us\/\">Texas Medical Board<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License number and\/or name (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/tx-medical-license-lookup\/\">TX medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Florida<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flboardofmedicine.gov\/\">Florida Board of Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License number and\/or name (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/fl-medical-license-lookup\/\">FL medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New York<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.op.nysed.gov\/professions\/medicine\">NYSED Office of the Professions (Medicine)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Name and\/or license number (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/\">NY medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pennsylvania<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dos.pa.gov\/ProfessionalLicensing\/BoardsCommissions\/Medicine\/Pages\/default.aspx\">PA State Board of Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Name and\/or license number (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/pa-medical-license-lookup\/\">PA medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Illinois<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/idfpr.illinois.gov\/\">Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Name and\/or license number (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/il-medical-license-lookup\/\">IL medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ohio<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/med.ohio.gov\/\">State Medical Board of Ohio<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Name and\/or license number (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/oh-medical-license-lookup\/\">OH medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Jersey<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njconsumeraffairs.gov\/bme\">New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Name and\/or license number (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/nj-medical-license-lookup\/\">NJ medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Georgia<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalboard.georgia.gov\/\">Georgia Composite Medical Board<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Name and\/or license number (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ga-medical-license-lookup\/\">GA medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>North Carolina<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncmedboard.org\/\">North Carolina Medical Board<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Name and\/or license number (use the state guide to confirm the exact fields and filters shown today)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/nc-medical-license-lookup\/\">NC medical license lookup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Coverage note:<\/strong> this hub starts with high-volume states. If your target state isn\u2019t listed yet, use the FSMB Physician Data Center as a starting point to find the right board, then follow the same NPI \u2192 state board \u2192 verification note workflow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weighted_Checklist\"><\/span>Weighted Checklist:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> standardize what \u201cverified\u201d means so recruiters, coordinators, and ops don\u2019t re-check the same physician three times.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\" style=\"overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%\">\n<table class=\"separated-content\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Check<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<th>Pass criteria<\/th>\n<th>Owner<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NPI captured and matches intended physician<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<td>NPI aligns with name + at least one location\/specialty signal<\/td>\n<td>Recruiter \/ Sourcing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State license number captured<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>License number present and tied to the same identity<\/td>\n<td>Recruiter \/ Ops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>License status recorded with effective date (if shown)<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>Status label copied exactly as shown + verification timestamp<\/td>\n<td>Ops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Source link stored (board profile or search result)<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<td>URL saved in ATS\/CRM note<\/td>\n<td>Ops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Corroboration used when ambiguous (FSMB services)<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<td>Used only when the state portal is unclear\/down or identity is uncertain<\/td>\n<td>Recruiter Lead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Scoring rule:<\/strong> treat 80%+ as \u201cready for outreach,\u201d 60\u201379% as \u201cneeds clarification,\u201d and &lt;60% as \u201cdo not outreach yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outreach_Templates\"><\/span>Outreach Templates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These templates assume you already verified identity and license status. Keep them short and operational.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_1_Initial_outreach_verified_low-friction\"><\/span>Template 1: Initial outreach (verified, low-friction)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Subject:<\/strong> Quick question re: [State] coverage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Body:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hi Dr. [Last Name] \u2014 I\u2019m reaching out because we\u2019re staffing [role] in [State]. I confirmed your [State] license status on the state medical board portal and wanted to ask: are you open to a quick call this week?<\/p>\n<p>If yes, what\u2019s the best number and two times that work?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 [Your Name], [Team]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_2_Ops-to-recruiter_handoff_note_prevents_re-checking\"><\/span>Template 2: Ops-to-recruiter handoff note (prevents re-checking)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>ATS\/CRM Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Verified [State] license for [Full Name]. NPI: [NPI]. License number: [#]. License status: [exact label]. Effective date (if shown): [date]. Verified on: [timestamp]. Source: [URL]. Discrepancies vs NPI: [none \/ details].<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_3_Clarification_request_when_identity_is_ambiguous\"><\/span>Template 3: Clarification request when identity is ambiguous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Subject:<\/strong> Confirming details before we connect<\/p>\n<p><strong>Body:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hi Dr. [Last Name] \u2014 before I schedule time, I want to make sure I have the right profile. Can you confirm your current practice city and whether you hold an active license in [State]?<\/p>\n<p>Thanks \u2014 [Your Name]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_pitfalls\"><\/span>Common pitfalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pitfall_1_Treating_%E2%80%9Clicense_verified%E2%80%9D_as_a_binary\"><\/span>Pitfall 1: Treating \u201clicense verified\u201d as a binary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Different boards expose different fields. \u201cVerified\u201d should mean you captured the <strong>license number<\/strong>, the exact <strong>license status<\/strong> label, the verification timestamp, and the source URL.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pitfall_2_Mixing_up_licensure_with_board_certification\"><\/span>Pitfall 2: Mixing up licensure with board certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Board certification vs licensure definition:<\/strong> licensure is the state-granted legal authorization to practice medicine in that state. Board certification is a separate professional credential and is not the same as holding an active state license.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pitfall_3_Searching_by_name_only_and_accepting_the_first_match\"><\/span>Pitfall 3: Searching by name only and accepting the first match<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Common names create false positives. Use NPI to anchor identity, then match the state license record to that identity before you proceed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pitfall_4_Not_standardizing_what_%E2%80%9Clicense_status%E2%80%9D_means_in_your_pipeline\"><\/span>Pitfall 4: Not standardizing what \u201clicense status\u201d means in your pipeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>License status definition:<\/strong> the status label shown by the state medical board for a physician\u2019s license (for example, active, inactive, expired, suspended). Always record the exact label and effective date shown by the board.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pitfall_5_Losing_time_to_context_switching\"><\/span>Pitfall 5: Losing time to context switching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your team bounces between NPI pages, state portals, spreadsheets, and the ATS, you\u2019ll re-check the same physician repeatedly. Consolidate the verification note format and make it mandatory before outreach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_results\"><\/span>How to improve results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_the_verification_note_a_required_field\"><\/span>1) Make the verification note a required field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Operationally, this is the fastest win. If a profile can\u2019t move to \u201cOutreach Ready\u201d without a verification note, you stop duplicate work immediately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_identity_resolution_as_a_first-class_step\"><\/span>2) Use identity resolution as a first-class step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Combine <strong>NPI<\/strong> + state <strong>license number<\/strong> in your record. If you only store a name and a state, you\u2019ll eventually outreach the wrong person.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Measurement_instructions_required\"><\/span>3) Measurement instructions (required)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Measure this by\u2026 tracking a weekly sample of verified profiles and calculating:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Re-check rate<\/strong> = profiles that required a second license verification \/ total profiles verified (per 100 profiles).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrong-person prevention rate<\/strong> = profiles where NPI prevented a false match \/ total profiles verified (per 100 profiles).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time-to-outreach readiness<\/strong> = median time from \u201cnew lead\u201d to \u201cverification note completed.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use these metrics to decide whether your bottleneck is (a) finding the right portal, (b) disambiguating identity, or (c) documenting consistently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Connect_verification_to_outreach_execution_Heartbeatai\"><\/span>4) Connect verification to outreach execution (Heartbeat.ai)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once verification is done, your next bottleneck is connectability. Heartbeat.ai is built to keep identity, verification, and outreach execution in one workflow. For P1 workflows, Heartbeat includes <strong>ranked mobile numbers by answer probability<\/strong> to help prioritize outreach attempts.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see how it fits your process, <a href=\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/signup\">start free search &amp; preview data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_and_ethical_use\"><\/span>Legal and ethical use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licensing data is generally public, but your use still needs to be compliant and respectful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use license verification for legitimate recruiting operations (eligibility checks, identity confirmation), not for clinical interpretation.<\/li>\n<li>Respect opt-out requests and suppression lists in your outreach systems.<\/li>\n<li>Follow applicable privacy and data laws based on where you operate and where the physician resides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Heartbeat.ai does not provide legal advice or medical advice. If you need a formal compliance position, involve your counsel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidence_and_trust_notes\"><\/span>Evidence and trust notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We prioritize primary sources and transparent methodology. For how we evaluate data quality and sourcing practices, see our <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/resources\/trust-methodology\/\">Trust Methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsmb.org\/fcvs\/physician-profile-service\/\">FSMB overview (physician profile services)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsmb.org\/physician-data-center\/\">FSMB Physician Data Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/regulations-guidance\/administrative-simplification\/national-provider-identifier-npi\">CMS: National Provider Identifier (NPI) overview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: the authoritative source for a state\u2019s license status is that state\u2019s medical board portal; fields and terminology vary by state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_capture_for_auditability_after_I_verify_license_information\"><\/span>What should I capture for auditability after I verify license information?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Capture state, license number, license status (exact label), effective date (if shown), verification timestamp, and the source URL. Also store NPI to prevent identity mix-ups.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_state_medical_license_lookup_used_for_in_recruiting\"><\/span>What is a state medical license lookup used for in recruiting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s used to confirm eligibility signals (like license status and license number) before you invest outreach and before you trigger downstream credentialing steps.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_FSMB_DocInfo_or_the_state_medical_board_portal\"><\/span>Should I use FSMB DocInfo or the state medical board portal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the state medical board portal as the authoritative source for that state\u2019s license status. Use FSMB physician profile services as corroboration when the state portal is unclear, slow, or you\u2019re reconciling multi-state information.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_board_certification_the_same_as_having_an_active_license\"><\/span>Is board certification the same as having an active license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Licensure is state authorization to practice in that state. Board certification is a separate credential and doesn\u2019t replace a state license check.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_NPI_help_with_license_verification\"><\/span>How does NPI help with license verification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NPI is a stable identifier that helps you confirm you\u2019re looking at the right clinician when names are common or formatted differently across systems. Pair NPI with the state license number for cleaner identity resolution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_steps\"><\/span>Next steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the State directory table to jump to the official portal for your target state, then open the matching Heartbeat guide for portal quirks.<\/li>\n<li>Standardize your verification note format and make it required before outreach.<\/li>\n<li>If you need identity + verification + outreach in one workflow, <a href=\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/signup\">start free search &amp; preview data<\/a> in Heartbeat.ai.<\/li>\n<li>For related workflow design, read: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/npi-license-matching\/\">NPI + license matching for cleaner provider identity<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/physician-list-by-specialty-and-state\/\">how to structure physician sourcing by specialty and state<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><b>About the Author<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/author\/ben-argeband\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ben Argeband<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the Founder and CEO of Swordfish.ai and Heartbeat.ai. With deep expertise in data and SaaS, he has built two successful platforms trusted by over 50,000 sales and recruitment professionals. Ben&#8217;s mission is to help teams find direct contact information for hard-to-reach professionals and decision-makers, providing the shortest route to their next win. 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