{"id":54366,"date":"2026-02-01T13:07:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T19:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/healthcare\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:36:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:36:07","slug":"medical-board-lookup-by-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/","title":{"rendered":"How recruiters verify physicians on state board sites (directory + workflow)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"false\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/hc.heartbeat.ai\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medical-board-lookup-by-state-5069b9c8.png.webp\" alt=\"54365\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>How recruiters verify physicians on state board sites (directory + workflow)<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Ben Argeband, Founder &amp; CEO of Heartbeat.ai<\/strong> \u2014 Directory + clarity.<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#Framework_The_%E2%80%9CRight_Site%E2%80%9D_Rule_Always_use_official_boardagency_sources\" title=\"Framework: The \u201cRight Site\u201d Rule: Always use official board\/agency sources\">Framework: The \u201cRight Site\u201d Rule: Always use official board\/agency sources<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#1_Start_with_the_state_that_matters_for_the_role\" title=\"1) Start with the state that matters for the role\">1) Start with the state that matters for the role<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#2_Search_using_the_most_stable_identifier_first\" title=\"2) Search using the most stable identifier first\">2) Search using the most stable identifier first<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#3_Capture_a_minimum_verification_record_so_you_can_defend_it_later\" title=\"3) Capture a minimum verification record (so you can defend it later)\">3) Capture a minimum verification record (so you can defend it later)<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#4_If_the_board_site_is_down_or_portal-only_keep_moving\" title=\"4) If the board site is down or portal-only, keep moving\">4) If the board site is down or portal-only, keep moving<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#5_Resolve_identity_mismatches_before_outreach\" title=\"5) Resolve identity mismatches before outreach\">5) Resolve identity mismatches before outreach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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-11\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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-12\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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-13\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#Email_initial\" title=\"Email (initial)\">Email (initial)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#SMS_short\" title=\"SMS (short)\">SMS (short)<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#Voicemail\" title=\"Voicemail\">Voicemail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#State_medical_board_directory_verification_starting_points\" title=\"State medical board directory (verification starting points)\">State medical board directory (verification starting points)<\/a><\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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-19\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#Use_a_standard_verification_note_copypaste\" title=\"Use a standard verification note (copy\/paste)\">Use a standard verification note (copy\/paste)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#Measurement_instructions_required\" title=\"Measurement instructions (required)\">Measurement instructions (required)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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-22\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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-23\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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-24\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#What_is_a_medical_board_in_a_state\" title=\"What is a medical board in a state?\">What is a medical board in a state?<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#Is_FSMB_DocInfo_the_same_as_a_state_board_verification_page\" title=\"Is FSMB DocInfo the same as a state board verification page?\">Is FSMB DocInfo the same as a state board verification page?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#Why_do_some_state_sites_show_only_status_and_not_details\" title=\"Why do some state sites show only status and not details?\">Why do some state sites show only status and not details?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#What_should_I_log_after_I_verify_a_physician\" title=\"What should I log after I verify a physician?\">What should I log after I verify a physician?<\/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\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#What_if_the_board_site_is_down_when_I_need_to_submit\" title=\"What if the board site is down when I need to submit?\">What if the board site is down when I need to submit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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-30\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/medical-board-lookup-by-state\/#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>If you searched <strong>medical board lookup by state<\/strong>, you\u2019re likely trying to verify a physician quickly, document it for compliance, and keep the req moving. This page is a supporting angle for that phrasing; the hub page is the primary owner for the broader topic and related lookups.<\/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 each state\u2019s official medical board or licensing agency site to verify license status and identifiers, then log the source URL and timestamp in your ATS.<\/dd>\n<dt>Key Insight<\/dt>\n<dd>State portals vary; treat the state site as your final citation and use FSMB\/DocInfo to resolve identity when the board search is ambiguous.<\/dd>\n<dt>Best For<\/dt>\n<dd>Recruiters searching \u201cmedical board lookup\u201d phrasing.<\/dd>\n<dt>Primary Page<\/dt>\n<dd>Primary page for this topic: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/<\/a><\/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%9CRight_Site%E2%80%9D_Rule_Always_use_official_boardagency_sources\"><\/span>Framework: The \u201cRight Site\u201d Rule: Always use official board\/agency sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recruiting, you don\u2019t need a perfect profile\u2014you need a verification record you can defend. The \u201cRight Site\u201d Rule: use the state\u2019s official medical board (or the state agency that houses the board) as your final source, and record what you saw.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What \u201cmedical board\u201d means (definition required):<\/strong> a <strong>state medical board<\/strong> is the state-level authority that licenses and regulates physicians (and sometimes other clinician categories depending on the state). It typically publishes a public verification page showing license status and, in many states, disciplinary actions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where FSMB and DocInfo fit:<\/strong> the <strong>FSMB<\/strong> (Federation of State Medical Boards) operates <strong>DocInfo<\/strong>, which can help you cross-check identity across states. Use DocInfo when you have a common name or a multi-state footprint, but cite the state board\/agency page in your ATS note.<\/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=\"1_Start_with_the_state_that_matters_for_the_role\"><\/span>1) Start with the state that matters for the role<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Verify the state license tied to the job (practice location, facility requirement, or telehealth coverage). If the physician is multi-state, verify each relevant state separately and log each result.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Search_using_the_most_stable_identifier_first\"><\/span>2) Search using the most stable identifier first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>License number<\/strong> (best when you have it)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full legal name<\/strong> (add middle initial if common)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location filters<\/strong> (city\/ZIP) if the portal supports it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The trade-off is\u2026 name-only searches are fast but create wrong-person risk; license-number searches reduce ambiguity but require you to obtain the number first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Capture_a_minimum_verification_record_so_you_can_defend_it_later\"><\/span>3) Capture a minimum verification record (so you can defend it later)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> active\/inactive\/expired\/limited (use the portal\u2019s wording)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> issue\/expiration if displayed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Actions:<\/strong> whether an actions\/discipline section exists and what it shows<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence:<\/strong> profile URL + timestamp of your check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_If_the_board_site_is_down_or_portal-only_keep_moving\"><\/span>4) If the board site is down or portal-only, keep moving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Try the agency landing page:<\/strong> many states route verification through a broader professional licensing portal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use FSMB\/DocInfo to re-locate the correct portal:<\/strong> it\u2019s often faster than guessing search terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document the attempt:<\/strong> log \u201cunable to verify due to site issue\u201d with timestamp and the URL you attempted, then set a follow-up task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Resolve_identity_mismatches_before_outreach\"><\/span>5) Resolve identity mismatches before outreach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the portal record doesn\u2019t match your ATS record (suffixes, maiden names, middle initials), resolve it before you call or email. Wrong-person outreach burns trust and creates avoidable compliance risk.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnostic_Table\"><\/span>Diagnostic Table:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use this to decide whether you can proceed to outreach\/submittal or need more verification.<\/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 on the state medical board page<\/th>\n<th>What it means operationally<\/th>\n<th>Next action<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Active\/Current status shown<\/td>\n<td>Baseline eligibility check passes<\/td>\n<td>Log URL + timestamp; proceed to outreach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Inactive\/Expired<\/td>\n<td>Not currently eligible in that state<\/td>\n<td>Ask about renewal timeline or alternate licensed states<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Actions\/discipline section exists<\/td>\n<td>There may be reportable history<\/td>\n<td>Open and capture what\u2019s displayed; escalate internally if your client requires review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Multiple matches for the same name<\/td>\n<td>Identity ambiguity<\/td>\n<td>Do not proceed on guesswork; require license number or a second identifier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Portal shows minimal fields (status only)<\/td>\n<td>Verification depth is limited by the state\u2019s public display<\/td>\n<td>Document what is displayed; use FSMB\/DocInfo to reduce wrong-person risk<\/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>Use this scoring to reduce wrong-person errors and rework. Total 100 points.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>40 pts \u2014 Identity match confidence:<\/strong> license number matches your record; name and address align where shown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>25 pts \u2014 Status clarity:<\/strong> status is clearly active\/current on the state medical board page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>20 pts \u2014 Actions reviewed:<\/strong> you checked any visible actions\/discipline section (or documented that none is displayed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>10 pts \u2014 Documentation quality:<\/strong> you saved the board URL + timestamp in your ATS\/CRM notes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5 pts \u2014 Cross-check used when needed:<\/strong> FSMB \/ DocInfo used when the state portal is sparse or the name is common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pass rule:<\/strong> proceed at 85+; hold below that until identity\/status is clear enough for your client\u2019s standards.<\/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 the physician on the state site and want clean, compliant messaging.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_initial\"><\/span>Email (initial)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Subject:<\/strong> Quick question about availability<\/p>\n<p><strong>Body:<\/strong> Hi Dr. {{LastName}} \u2014 I\u2019m recruiting for a {{Role}} in {{Market}}. I verified your current license status in {{State}} on the state medical board site and wanted to ask: are you open to a brief call to confirm fit and timing? If not, reply \u201cno\u201d and I\u2019ll close the loop.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SMS_short\"><\/span>SMS (short)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hi Dr. {{LastName}} \u2014 {{YourName}} recruiting for {{Role}}. I checked your {{State}} board status and had a role that may fit. OK to text details? Reply STOP to opt out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voicemail\"><\/span>Voicemail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dr. {{LastName}}, this is {{YourName}}. I\u2019m calling about a {{Role}} opportunity in {{Market}}. I verified your {{State}} license status and wanted to confirm interest and timing. Call me at {{Number}}.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_medical_board_directory_verification_starting_points\"><\/span>State medical board directory (verification starting points)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Last reviewed:<\/strong> January 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directory note:<\/strong> This table is a navigation aid. Before relying on any result, confirm you\u2019re on the state agency\/board domain and that the page is a license verification tool. If a link breaks, use the hub page and FSMB resources to re-locate the current portal, then update your ATS note with the new URL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick jump:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u2013D: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware<\/li>\n<li>E\u2013L: Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana<\/li>\n<li>M\u2013N: Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota<\/li>\n<li>O\u2013W: Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Domain check:<\/strong> confirm the site is controlled by the state agency\/board (not a third-party directory).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool check:<\/strong> look for \u201cVerify a License,\u201d \u201cLicense Lookup,\u201d \u201cLicensee Search,\u201d or similar wording.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record check:<\/strong> capture the profile URL and timestamp for your ATS note.<\/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>State<\/th>\n<th>Board\/agency starting point<\/th>\n<th>Where verification usually lives<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Alabama<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albme.gov\/\">Alabama Board of Medical Examiners<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Look for \u201cLicensee Search\u201d \/ \u201cVerify a License\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alaska<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.alaska.gov\/web\/cbpl\/ProfessionalLicensing.aspx\">AK Professional Licensing (CBPL)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Portal search under professional licensing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Arizona<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azmd.gov\/\">Arizona Medical Board<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Public license verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Arkansas<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armedicalboard.org\/\">Arkansas State Medical Board<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Licensee lookup \/ verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>California<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbc.ca.gov\/\">Medical Board of California<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Physician profile search\/lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colorado<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dpo.colorado.gov\/Medical\">Colorado Medical Board (DORA)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DORA license lookup\/verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connecticut<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/dph\/practitioner-licensing--investigations\">CT DPH Practitioner Licensing<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DPH practitioner verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delaware<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dpr.delaware.gov\/boards\/medicalpractice\/\">DE Board of Medical Licensure &amp; Discipline<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/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 lookup via state portal<\/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>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hawaii<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cca.hawaii.gov\/pvl\/\">HI Professional &amp; Vocational Licensing<\/a><\/td>\n<td>PVL license search\/verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Idaho<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/bom.idaho.gov\/\">Idaho Board of Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Illinois<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/idfpr.illinois.gov\/\">IL Department of Financial &amp; Professional Regulation (IDFPR)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>IDFPR license lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indiana<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/pla\/\">IN Professional Licensing Agency<\/a><\/td>\n<td>PLA license search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Iowa<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalboard.iowa.gov\/\">Iowa Board of Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kansas<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksbha.org\/\">Kansas Board of Healing Arts<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kentucky<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/kbml.ky.gov\/\">Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Licensee lookup\/verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Louisiana<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsbme.la.gov\/\">Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maine<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/md\/board\/\">Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maryland<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbp.state.md.us\/\">Maryland Board of Physicians<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Massachusetts<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/orgs\/board-of-registration-in-medicine\">MA Board of Registration in Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Physician profile\/verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Michigan<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/lara\/bureau-list\/bpl\">MI Bureau of Professional Licensing (LARA)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>LARA license lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Minnesota<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/boards\/medical-practice\/\">Minnesota Board of Medical Practice<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mississippi<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msbml.ms.gov\/\">MS State Board of Medical Licensure<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Missouri<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/pr.mo.gov\/healingarts.asp\">MO Board of Registration for the Healing Arts<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Montana<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov\/medical-examiners\/\">MT Board of Medical Examiners<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nebraska<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/licensure\/Pages\/default.aspx\">NE DHHS Licensure<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DHHS license lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nevada<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/medboard.nv.gov\/\">Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Hampshire<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oplc.nh.gov\/board-medicine\">NH Board of Medicine (OPLC)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>OPLC license lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Jersey<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njconsumeraffairs.gov\/bme\">NJ State Board of Medical Examiners<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Mexico<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmmb.state.nm.us\/\">New Mexico Medical Board<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/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 \u2014 Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>NYSED verification within professions portal<\/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>Licensee information\/verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>North Dakota<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndbomex.com\/\">North Dakota Board of Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/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>License lookup\/verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oklahoma<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okmedicalboard.org\/\">Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure &amp; Supervision<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oregon<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/omb\/\">Oregon Medical Board<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/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 (DOS)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DOS license verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rhode Island<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/health.ri.gov\/licenses\/\">RI Department of Health \u2014 Licenses<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DOH license verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>South Carolina<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/llr.sc.gov\/med\/\">SC Board of Medical Examiners (LLR)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>LLR license lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>South Dakota<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/doh.sd.gov\/boards\/medical\/\">SD Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tennessee<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/health\/health-program-areas\/health-professional-boards\/medical-examiners.html\">TN Board of Medical Examiners<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Verification via state portal<\/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>Physician profile\/verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Utah<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dopl.utah.gov\/\">UT Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DOPL license lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vermont<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/opr\/\">VT Office of Professional Regulation<\/a><\/td>\n<td>OPR license lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Virginia<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhp.virginia.gov\/Boards\/Medicine\/\">VA Board of Medicine (DHP)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DHP license lookup\/verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Washington<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/wmc.wa.gov\/\">Washington Medical Commission<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>West Virginia<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/wvbom.wv.gov\/\">WV Board of Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wisconsin<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/Pages\/Professions\/MedicalDoctor\/Default.aspx\">WI DSPS \u2014 Medical Doctor<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DSPS license lookup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wyoming<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/wyomedboard.wyo.gov\/\">Wyoming Board of Medicine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>License verification\/search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\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>Using a non-official page as your final verification.<\/strong> Aggregators can help you find the right person, but your ATS note should cite the state board\/agency page you checked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assuming \u201cno actions shown\u201d means \u201cno actions exist.\u201d<\/strong> Some states publish limited detail. Document what the state site displays and follow your client\u2019s screening policy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proceeding with multiple matches.<\/strong> If there are multiple matches, pause: request the license number, cross-check identity with FSMB\/DocInfo, then re-run the state search and document the resolved match.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not recording URL + timestamp.<\/strong> If the page changes later, you need an audit trail of what you saw.<\/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, the win is consistency: fewer wrong-person errors, fewer credentialing escalations, and faster movement to submittal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_standard_verification_note_copypaste\"><\/span>Use a standard verification note (copy\/paste)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Source:<\/strong> {{State}} medical board\/agency verification page URL<\/li>\n<li><strong>Checked on:<\/strong> {{YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM TZ}}<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Status {{as displayed}}; Expiration {{if displayed}}; Actions {{none shown \/ reviewed}}<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifiers:<\/strong> License # {{if available}}; Name match {{high\/medium\/low}}<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measurement_instructions_required\"><\/span>Measurement instructions (required)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Measure this by\u2026 tracking these two fields in your ATS\/CRM and reviewing them weekly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Verification cycle time:<\/strong> time from \u201ccandidate identified\u201d to \u201cboard verification logged.\u201d Use the median per recruiter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rework rate:<\/strong> percentage of candidates where the first verification attempt was wrong or incomplete (wrong person, missing URL, missing timestamp, or missing actions review note).<\/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>Use board verification for legitimate recruiting and credentialing support. Respect opt-outs and do not use board data to harass clinicians. If a candidate asks where you got the information, be direct: you used publicly available state medical board verification pages and recorded only what was relevant to professional credential verification.<\/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>How we evaluate source quality, decay, and verification standards: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/trust-methodology\/\">Heartbeat trust methodology for recruiting data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsmb.org\/\">FSMB<\/a> \u2014 Federation of State Medical Boards (use for context and to re-locate state board resources when portals change).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.docinfo.org\/\">DocInfo<\/a> \u2014 FSMB physician profile and cross-state reference tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Primary hub page: <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=\"What_is_a_medical_board_in_a_state\"><\/span>What is a medical board in a state?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A state medical board is the state authority that licenses and regulates physicians (and sometimes related clinician categories). It typically provides a public verification page for license status and, in many states, disciplinary actions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_FSMB_DocInfo_the_same_as_a_state_board_verification_page\"><\/span>Is FSMB DocInfo the same as a state board verification page?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. FSMB\/DocInfo can help you cross-check identity across states, but your final verification record should cite the official state medical board (or state agency) page for that license.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_some_state_sites_show_only_status_and_not_details\"><\/span>Why do some state sites show only status and not details?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>States differ in what they publish publicly and how their portals are built. If the site is sparse, document what is displayed and follow your client\u2019s screening policy for deeper review.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_log_after_I_verify_a_physician\"><\/span>What should I log after I verify a physician?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Log the board profile URL, the timestamp of the check, the displayed status, and whether you reviewed any visible actions\/discipline section. This reduces rework when a hiring manager asks for proof.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_the_board_site_is_down_when_I_need_to_submit\"><\/span>What if the board site is down when I need to submit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Document the attempted URL and timestamp, use FSMB\/DocInfo to re-locate the correct portal, and set a follow-up task to complete verification when the site is available.<\/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 primary hub for the full set of state lookups and related pages: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">state license lookups hub<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you want a workflow that pairs verification with outreach and suppression, <a href=\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/signup\">start free search &amp; preview data<\/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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