When choosing a healthcare provider, it’s essential to ensure they are properly licensed and in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body. Verifying a provider’s license helps confirm their credentials, protects you from unqualified or fraudulent practitioners, and ensures they are accountable to professional standards. This article provides links to regulatory bodies in the US so you can check your provider’s status with confidence. Keep in mind that some specialties may be regulated at the state level.
The NPPES NPI Registry is the national regulatory body that oversees most of the healthcare specialists in the country. Additionally, we have gathered some specialty-specific resources below.
National Regulatory Body
NPPES NPI Registry
Dental Specialties
American Dental Association
Mental Health Specialties
American Counseling Association
American Mental Health Counselors Association
American Psychological Association
American Psychotherapy Association
Other Specialties
American Academy of Audiology
American Academy of Optometry
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Chiropractic Association
American Institute of Homeopathy
American Massage Therapy Association
American Midwifery Certification Board
American Occupational Therapy Association
American Society of Acupuncturists
Commission on Dietetic Registration
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