Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Alaska means applying through the Alaska State Medical Board, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Alaska licensing and credentialing for you.
Official AK boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Alaska State Medical Board websiteHow to get licensed in Alaska
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Alaska State Medical Board, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Alaska issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Alaska State Medical Board
The AK board sets Alaska's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$350
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Alaska State Medical Board. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~60 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Alaska PA license
Once you're licensed, the Alaska State Medical Board requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- Expires December 31 of even-numbered years (renewal period Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2028 on the current form); renewal notice sent at least 30 days before; no grace period, illegal to practice once lapsed
- Renewal fee
- $150 full-term biennial renewal (licenses first issued on or before Dec 31, 2025); $75 prorated (first issued on or after Jan 1, 2026); inactive renewal $175 (12 AAC 02.250(b))
- Continuing education (CE)
- Maintain current NCCPA certification, including NCCPA CME and recertification exam (12 AAC 40.470); DEA holders attest to 2 hours of education in pain management, opioid use and addiction (certificate if audited; waivable until a DEA registration is sought)
- How to renew
- Online via the MY LICENSE self-service portal, or by mailing the Physician Associate License Renewal Application (#08-0079, Rev. 10/05/2026); faxed or emailed applications are not accepted; allow 4-6 weeks for paper processingOpen the renewal portal
- NoteAttest to NCCPA certification and give the NCCPA ID; a copy of the certification letter is required if audited, when reactivating, or if the license has been lapsed 60 days or more
- NotePart VIII: attest to a collaborative agreement (physician name, license number, start date; remote-site 160-hour or CV option) or an approved/exempt facility; without either the license renews active but 'not authorized to practice'
- NoteDEA holders must be registered with the Alaska PDMP and verify specialty, DEA number and delegates in their AWARxE account (alaska.pmpaware.net)
- NoteLicenses lapsed at least 1 but under 5 years need verification sent from every jurisdiction where any health-care license was held
- NoteRandom renewal audits; keep documentation at least 4 years
- NoteConfirm any late renewal fee with the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Last verified November 4, 2026 from the Alaska State Medical Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Alaska
A Alaska license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Alaska license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Alaska license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Alaska. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Alaska Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation. Want it done for you? Our credentialing and payer enrollment service handles it per request (see what outsourced credentialing costs). Opening a practice in Alaska? Start with how to get a new practice credentialed.
How Rivon handles Alaska licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Alaska license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Alaska State Medical Board. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Alaska application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time. Licensing in several states at once? See our multi-state licensing service. Working as an independent contractor? Read whether you need an LLC and how we set up the whole business for you.
Alaska physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Alaska?
Most Alaska physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Alaska State Medical Board has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses physician assistants in Alaska?
Physician assistants in Alaska are licensed by the Alaska State Medical Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Alaska physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Alaska physician assistant application fee is around $350. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Alaska State Medical Board before you apply.
How do I renew my Alaska PA license?
In Alaska, renewals are filed with the Alaska State Medical Board. How to renew: Online via the MY LICENSE self-service portal, or by mailing the Physician Associate License Renewal Application (#08-0079, Rev. 10/05/2026); faxed or emailed applications are not accepted; allow 4-6 weeks for paper processing. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires December 31 of even-numbered years (renewal period Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2028 on the current form); renewal notice sent at least 30 days before; no grace period, illegal to practice once lapsed. Renewal fee: $150 full-term biennial renewal (licenses first issued on or before Dec 31, 2025); $75 prorated (first issued on or after Jan 1, 2026); inactive renewal $175 (12 AAC 02.250(b)). Continuing education: Maintain current NCCPA certification, including NCCPA CME and recertification exam (12 AAC 40.470); DEA holders attest to 2 hours of education in pain management, opioid use and addiction (certificate if audited; waivable until a DEA registration is sought). This is as published by the board (last verified November 4, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How do I look up or verify a Alaska physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Alaska State Medical Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Alaska?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Alaska that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Alaska Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Alaska license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Alaska — including by telehealth — you typically need a Alaska license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Alaska physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Alaska license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Alaska application and payer enrollment end to end.