Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Arizona means applying through the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, 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 Arizona licensing and credentialing for you.
Official AZ boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants websiteHow to get licensed in Arizona
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, 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, Arizona issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants
The AZ board sets Arizona's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$495
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 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 Arizona PA license
Once you're licensed, the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- Renew every other year on or before the licensee's birthday; penalty applies if not renewed within 30 days after the birthday; license automatically expires if not renewed within 90 days after the birthday
- Renewal fee
- $370 (if postmarked no later than the birthdate) (late fee: $100)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 40 hours of Category I CME (AAPA, AMA, AOA or other board-accepted accreditor) completed before the renewal date
- How to renew
- Online through the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants licensee portal (PA Renewal Application)Open the renewal portal
- NoteBoard randomly audits at least 10% of renewing PAs who do not hold current national (NCCPA) certification
- NoteThe Board publishes opioid-related CME information for renewing PAs
- NoteBoard may extend the CME deadline for illness, missionary work, foreign residence or other extenuating circumstances on written request
- NoteDEA registration renews separately
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesA.R.S. 32-2523 - Licensure; renewal; continuing education; audit; penalty fee; expirationAriz. Admin. Code R4-17-204 - Fees and ChargesArizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Arizona
A Arizona 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 Arizona license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Arizona 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 Arizona. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Arizona 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.
How Rivon handles Arizona licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Arizona license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants. 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 Arizona application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Arizona physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Arizona?
Most Arizona physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants 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 Arizona?
Physician assistants in Arizona are licensed by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Arizona physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Arizona physician assistant application fee is around $495. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants before you apply.
How do I renew my Arizona PA license?
In Arizona, renewals are filed with the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants. How to renew: Online through the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants licensee portal (PA Renewal Application). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Renew every other year on or before the licensee's birthday; penalty applies if not renewed within 30 days after the birthday; license automatically expires if not renewed within 90 days after the birthday. Renewal fee: $370 (if postmarked no later than the birthdate) (late fee: $100). Continuing education: 40 hours of Category I CME (AAPA, AMA, AOA or other board-accepted accreditor) completed before the renewal date. This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CE hours do I need to renew a PA license in Arizona?
40 CE hours. The Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants publishes the requirement as: 40 hours of Category I CME (AAPA, AMA, AOA or other board-accepted accreditor) completed before the renewal date. Last verified October 3, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CE hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a Arizona physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Arizona?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Arizona 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 — Arizona Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Arizona license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Arizona — including by telehealth — you typically need a Arizona license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Arizona physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Arizona 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 Arizona application and payer enrollment end to end.