{"id":54348,"date":"2026-02-01T13:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T19:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/healthcare\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:35:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:35:31","slug":"ny-medical-license-lookup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/","title":{"rendered":"New York medical license lookup (NYSED): steps + NY-specific disambiguation checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"false\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/hc.heartbeat.ai\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ny-medical-license-lookup-c52c2a90.png.webp\" alt=\"54347\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>New York medical license lookup<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Ben Argeband, Founder &amp; CEO of Heartbeat.ai<\/strong> \u2014 Prevent wrong-person verification.<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#Framework_The_%E2%80%9CName_Collision%E2%80%9D_Fix_Use_NPI_location\" title=\"Framework: The \u201cName Collision\u201d Fix: Use NPI + location\">Framework: The \u201cName Collision\u201d Fix: Use NPI + location<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#1_Start_at_the_official_NY_source_NYSED\" title=\"1) Start at the official NY source (NYSED)\">1) Start at the official NY source (NYSED)<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#2_NYSED-specific_quirks_recruiters_should_know_so_you_dont_mis-log\" title=\"2) NYSED-specific quirks recruiters should know (so you don\u2019t mis-log)\">2) NYSED-specific quirks recruiters should know (so you don\u2019t mis-log)<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#3_Disambiguate_match_NPI_city_before_you_mark_%E2%80%9Cverified%E2%80%9D\" title=\"3) Disambiguate: match NPI + city before you mark \u201cverified\u201d\">3) Disambiguate: match NPI + city before you mark \u201cverified\u201d<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#4_If_you_get_multiple_matches\" title=\"4) If you get multiple matches\">4) If you get multiple matches<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#5_If_you_get_zero_matches\" title=\"5) If you get zero matches\">5) If you get zero matches<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#6_Record_it_so_it_survives_handoffs\" title=\"6) Record it so it survives handoffs\">6) Record it so it survives handoffs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#Diagnostic_Table\" title=\"Diagnostic Table:\">Diagnostic Table:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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-13\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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-14\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#Template_1_%E2%80%94_Candidate_confirmation_email\" title=\"Template 1 \u2014 Candidate confirmation (email)\">Template 1 \u2014 Candidate confirmation (email)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#Template_2_%E2%80%94_Internal_handoff_note_ATSSlack\" title=\"Template 2 \u2014 Internal handoff note (ATS\/Slack)\">Template 2 \u2014 Internal handoff note (ATS\/Slack)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#Template_3_%E2%80%94_Candidate_SMS_short\" title=\"Template 3 \u2014 Candidate SMS (short)\">Template 3 \u2014 Candidate SMS (short)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#Common_pitfalls\" title=\"Common pitfalls\">Common pitfalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#How_to_improve_results\" title=\"How to improve results\">How to improve results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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-20\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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-21\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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-22\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#Whats_the_official_site_for_a_New_York_medical_license_lookup\" title=\"What\u2019s the official site for a New York medical license lookup?\">What\u2019s the official site for a New York medical license lookup?<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#What_should_I_do_if_NYSED_shows_multiple_physicians_with_the_same_name\" title=\"What should I do if NYSED shows multiple physicians with the same name?\">What should I do if NYSED shows multiple physicians with the same name?<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#What_should_I_record_after_I_find_the_right_NYSED_record\" title=\"What should I record after I find the right NYSED record?\">What should I record after I find the right NYSED record?<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#What_if_NYSED_returns_no_results_for_the_candidate\" title=\"What if NYSED returns no results for the candidate?\">What if NYSED returns no results for the candidate?<\/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\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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-27\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/ny-medical-license-lookup\/#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 is for <strong>recruiters verifying physicians in NY<\/strong> who need a fast, defensible way to confirm a <strong>physician license<\/strong> record without mixing up same-name clinicians. New York is a high-collision state: common surnames + dense metro areas means name-only matching creates rework and credibility risk.<\/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 the NYSED Office of the Professions verification search, then confirm identity with NPI and city before recording the license status in your ATS.<\/dd>\n<dt>Key Insight<\/dt>\n<dd>NYSED results can show multiple same-name entries with limited context; treat name-only matches as unverified until you tie them to NPI + location.<\/dd>\n<dt>Best For<\/dt>\n<dd>Recruiters verifying physicians in NY.<\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Framework_The_%E2%80%9CName_Collision%E2%80%9D_Fix_Use_NPI_location\"><\/span>Framework: The \u201cName Collision\u201d Fix: Use NPI + location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you run a New York medical license lookup, you\u2019re doing two separate tasks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Find the official record<\/strong> in the <strong>NYSED Office of the Professions<\/strong> verification search.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prove it\u2019s the right person<\/strong> using <strong>NPI<\/strong> plus location (city) before you mark anything \u201cverified\u201d internally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The trade-off is\u2026 moving fast with name-only matching feels efficient, but it creates rework and credibility risk when you attach the wrong record to a candidate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Definitions (use these consistently):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>License status definition:<\/strong> the standing shown on the NYSED Office of the Professions record at the time you checked (record the exact status text shown on NYSED, for example, a \u201cRegistration Status\u201d line if displayed). Record it exactly as displayed, with the date\/time checked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disambiguation definition:<\/strong> the process of confirming the license record belongs to your candidate by matching at least two independent identifiers (recommended: NPI + city), not name alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"1_Start_at_the_official_NY_source_NYSED\"><\/span>1) Start at the official NY source (NYSED)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go to the NYSED Office of the Professions verification search here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.op.nysed.gov\/verification-search\">NYSED verification search<\/a>. Then run your <em>ny medical license lookup<\/em> using the candidate\u2019s last name (add first name if needed). Use NYSED as your anchor record for documentation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Capture the candidate name as listed, profession, license number (if shown), and the exact status text shown on NYSED (for example, a \u201cRegistration Status\u201d line if displayed).<\/li>\n<li>Log the date\/time checked in your ATS\/CRM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_NYSED-specific_quirks_recruiters_should_know_so_you_dont_mis-log\"><\/span>2) NYSED-specific quirks recruiters should know (so you don\u2019t mis-log)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Status wording matters.<\/strong> NYSED may display a \u201cRegistration Status\u201d\/status line. Copy\/paste the exact text into your notes rather than paraphrasing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Profession\/category can be a trap.<\/strong> Same-name results can appear across different licensed professions. Confirm the NYSED result is for the physician license\/profession you\u2019re recruiting for (not another licensed profession with the same name).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited context is normal.<\/strong> The verification view may not give you enough to distinguish two same-name clinicians. That\u2019s why you need NPI + city as your tie-breaker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document what you used.<\/strong> If you searched \u201cSmith, John\u201d and picked a record, write down the disambiguation fields that made it the right one (NPI + city), so a teammate can reproduce it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Disambiguate_match_NPI_city_before_you_mark_%E2%80%9Cverified%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>3) Disambiguate: match NPI + city before you mark \u201cverified\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do this every time you see a common name, multiple results, or any mismatch between what the candidate told you and what you see on NYSED.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pull the candidate\u2019s NPI<\/strong> from your intake form, CV, credentialing packet, or internal record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm location (city)<\/strong> from the candidate\u2019s current\/prior practice, facility roster, or the candidate directly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only then<\/strong> attach the NYSED record to the candidate profile and record the status text exactly as shown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you need a tighter workflow for tying identifiers together across systems, use: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/npi-license-matching\/\">NPI-to-license matching for recruiter verification<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_If_you_get_multiple_matches\"><\/span>4) If you get multiple matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Run the <strong>Weighted Checklist<\/strong> below against each candidate record.<\/li>\n<li>If NPI is missing, ask for the candidate\u2019s NY license number first. It\u2019s the fastest tie-breaker.<\/li>\n<li>If two records score similarly, do not guess. Ask the candidate for their NY license number and preferred practice city.<\/li>\n<li>Log \u201cAmbiguous: same-name collision\u201d in the ATS so it doesn\u2019t get treated as a completed verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_If_you_get_zero_matches\"><\/span>5) If you get zero matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Try alternate spellings, hyphenations, and middle initials.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm whether the candidate uses a different last name professionally (for example, a prior name).<\/li>\n<li>Ask the candidate for their NY license number and the exact name as it appears on the license record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Record_it_so_it_survives_handoffs\"><\/span>6) Record it so it survives handoffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In your ATS\/CRM, log these fields in a consistent format:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Source:<\/strong> NYSED Office of the Professions verification search<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date\/time checked:<\/strong> [timestamp]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status (exact text):<\/strong> [copy\/paste from NYSED]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disambiguation method:<\/strong> NPI + city (and any additional fields used)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notes:<\/strong> \u201cSame-name collision resolved via NPI match\u201d or \u201cAmbiguous; awaiting license #\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnostic_Table\"><\/span>Diagnostic Table:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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 in NYSED results<\/th>\n<th>Recruiting risk<\/th>\n<th>Fast next action<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Multiple identical names appear<\/td>\n<td>Wrong-person verification<\/td>\n<td>Run NPI + city disambiguation; if still unclear, request NY license number from candidate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Name matches but profession\/category doesn\u2019t<\/td>\n<td>You\u2019re in the wrong license type<\/td>\n<td>Confirm you\u2019re viewing the physician license\/profession you\u2019re recruiting for; refine search inputs and re-check<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Status text differs from what the candidate reported<\/td>\n<td>Either identity mismatch or a status mismatch that requires internal escalation per your policy<\/td>\n<td>Re-check identity first (NPI + city). Then document the status text exactly and escalate internally if needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zero results<\/td>\n<td>Missed match due to spelling\/name variation<\/td>\n<td>Try alternate spellings\/hyphenation\/middle initial; ask candidate for license number and exact license name<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weighted_Checklist\"><\/span>Weighted Checklist:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>NY Disambiguation Checklist (CHECKLIST)<\/strong> \u2014 use this before you mark a record \u201cverified.\u201d Score each item; proceed only when you hit 8+ points.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>+5<\/strong> NPI matches your candidate record (exact 10-digit match)<\/li>\n<li><strong>+3<\/strong> City matches current or recent practice location (from CV, facility roster, or candidate confirmation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>+2<\/strong> Name format matches (middle initial, suffix, hyphenation) between candidate materials and NYSED listing<\/li>\n<li><strong>+2<\/strong> Profession\/category aligns with the physician license\/profession you\u2019re recruiting for (avoid cross-profession same-name matches)<\/li>\n<li><strong>+1<\/strong> Candidate-provided NY license number matches the NYSED record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stop conditions (do not verify yet):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two or more NYSED entries score 6+ points each<\/li>\n<li>NPI is missing and the candidate has a common name<\/li>\n<li>City conflicts and you can\u2019t reconcile it with a prior location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ATS note snippet (copy\/paste):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NYSED checked: [date\/time]. Status (exact): \u201c[paste status text]\u201d. Disambiguation: NPI [##########] + city [City]. Collision handling: [none \/ multiple matches; awaiting license #].<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outreach_Templates\"><\/span>Outreach Templates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_1_%E2%80%94_Candidate_confirmation_email\"><\/span>Template 1 \u2014 Candidate confirmation (email)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Subject:<\/strong> Quick NY license confirmation (avoiding same-name mix-ups)<\/p>\n<p>Hi [Dr. Lastname] \u2014 I\u2019m confirming your New York license record in NYSED for our file. To avoid a same-name mix-up, can you reply with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your NY license number (as listed), and<\/li>\n<li>Your current or most recent NY practice city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks \u2014 this keeps the submission clean and prevents delays.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_2_%E2%80%94_Internal_handoff_note_ATSSlack\"><\/span>Template 2 \u2014 Internal handoff note (ATS\/Slack)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NYSED lookup done [date\/time]. Logged status text exactly as displayed. Identity confirmed via NPI [##########] + city [City]. If re-check needed: rerun NYSED search with last + first; do not verify on name-only.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_3_%E2%80%94_Candidate_SMS_short\"><\/span>Template 3 \u2014 Candidate SMS (short)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hi Dr. [Last] \u2014 quick NYSED check to avoid same-name errors: what\u2019s your NY license # and your current\/prior NY practice city?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_pitfalls\"><\/span>Common pitfalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Verifying on name-only.<\/strong> In NY, that\u2019s the fastest way to attach the wrong record. Use NPI + city as your default.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paraphrasing the status.<\/strong> Copy\/paste the NYSED status text exactly as displayed, with a timestamp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-profession mix-ups.<\/strong> Same-name results can appear across professions; confirm the physician license\/profession you\u2019re recruiting for before logging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speculating about meaning.<\/strong> Document what NYSED shows and escalate internally. Do not interpret disciplinary implications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<p>At volume, your goal is fewer re-checks without slowing submissions. Measure this by\u2026 <strong>rework rate<\/strong> = (license verifications that required a second check) \/ (total license verifications) per week. Track it with a simple ATS tag like \u201cNY-RECHECK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Measurement instructions (simple and auditable):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add two ATS fields: <strong>NYSED_checked_date<\/strong> and <strong>NY_disambiguation_method<\/strong> (values: \u201cNPI+city\u201d, \u201clicense#\u201d, \u201cother\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>When a record is ambiguous or corrected later, tag it <strong>NY-RECHECK<\/strong> and add a reason (same-name collision, missing NPI, city mismatch, name variation).<\/li>\n<li>Weekly, export counts: total NYSED checks vs NY-RECHECK, and break down NY-RECHECK reasons to target the biggest failure mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>ATS field<\/th>\n<th>What to store (and allowed values)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NYSED_checked_date<\/td>\n<td>Date\/time you ran the NYSED verification search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NYSED_status_text<\/td>\n<td>Exact status text shown on NYSED (copy\/paste)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NY_disambiguation_method<\/td>\n<td>NPI+city | license# | other<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NY_RECHECK_reason (tag or field)<\/td>\n<td>same-name collision | missing NPI | city mismatch | name variation | other<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Add one more habit that prevents audit pain: store the NYSED source URL and timestamp in the ATS note so anyone can reproduce the check later.<\/p>\n<p>Process changes that reduce rework fast:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Collect NPI at intake.<\/strong> Make NPI required for NY pipelines so disambiguation is immediate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standardize the note format.<\/strong> Use the ATS snippet in the checklist so handoffs don\u2019t degrade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escalate ambiguity early.<\/strong> If two records look plausible, ask for license number right away instead of guessing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>This page provides operational guidance for recruiter verification. It is not legal advice and does not interpret disciplinary actions or outcomes. Use official sources, document what you see, and follow your organization\u2019s compliance process for escalation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data minimization (what to store):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Store: NY license number (if provided), NPI, city, timestamp, and the exact NYSED status text.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid storing: SSN, DOB, or any unnecessary sensitive identifiers in recruiting notes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For outreach, keep it minimal and respectful: request only what you need to disambiguate (license number and city), honor opt-outs, and avoid sharing license details outside your internal need-to-know workflow.<\/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>Official New York verification source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.op.nysed.gov\/verification-search\">NYSED Office of the Professions verification search<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>How we evaluate sources and handle corrections: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/trust-methodology\/\">Heartbeat trust methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Related workflow: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/npi-license-matching\/\">NPI and license matching for recruiter verification<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More states: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">State license lookups hub<\/a>.<\/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=\"Whats_the_official_site_for_a_New_York_medical_license_lookup\"><\/span>What\u2019s the official site for a New York medical license lookup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the NYSED Office of the Professions verification search. It\u2019s the source you should cite in ATS notes and audits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_NYSED_shows_multiple_physicians_with_the_same_name\"><\/span>What should I do if NYSED shows multiple physicians with the same name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do not guess. Disambiguate using NPI + city, and if it\u2019s still ambiguous, request the candidate\u2019s NY license number and the exact name as it appears on the record.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_record_after_I_find_the_right_NYSED_record\"><\/span>What should I record after I find the right NYSED record?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Record the date\/time checked, the exact status text shown on NYSED, and the disambiguation method used (recommended: NPI + city). This prevents rework during submission and credentialing handoffs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_NYSED_returns_no_results_for_the_candidate\"><\/span>What if NYSED returns no results for the candidate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Try alternate spellings, hyphenation, and middle initials, then confirm whether the candidate uses a different last name professionally. If needed, ask for the NY license number and exact license name.<\/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>Run the NYSED search, then use the NY checklist to confirm identity before you mark verified.<\/li>\n<li>For a repeatable identifier workflow across systems, use: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/npi-license-matching\/\">NPI-to-license matching<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to <strong>start free search &amp; preview data<\/strong> for recruiting workflows, create an account here: <a href=\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/signup\">Heartbeat signup<\/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. 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