Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Delaware means applying through the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, 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 Delaware licensing and credentialing for you.
Official DE boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline websiteHow to get licensed in Delaware
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, 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, Delaware issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
The DE board sets Delaware's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$222
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. 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 Delaware PA license
Once you're licensed, the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline 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 March 31 of odd-numbered years; renew in DELPROS before expiration; late renewal allowed up to 1 year after expiration
- Renewal fee
- Renewal fee not published; late fee: 50% of the renewal fee (in addition to the renewal fee)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 100 hours of approved CME per full renewal period: current NCCPA certification or 50 hours AMA Category 1 + 50 hours Category 2
- At least 1 hour of mandatory training before every renewal on recognizing and reporting child sexual/physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence (Office of the Child Advocate course)
- First renewal: no CME if licensed under 1 year; 50 hours if licensed 1-2 years
- How to renew
- Online through DELPROS: log in, answer the renewal questions, attest to CME and mandatory training, pay by credit cardOpen the renewal portal
- NoteDPR notifies licensees of the renewal fee amount at renewal (shown in DELPROS)
- NoteCheck the expiration date on your license; DPR lists PA expiration as March 31 of odd-numbered years
- NoteRandom CME audit after renewal; late renewers must certify they did not practice while expired
- NoteDelaware controlled substance registration and DEA renew separately
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesDelaware DPR - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline License RenewalDelaware DPR - Continuing Education and Audit InformationDelaware DPR - Mandatory TrainingDelaware DPR - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline Fee Schedule
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Delaware
A Delaware 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 Delaware license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Delaware 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 Delaware. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Delaware 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 Delaware licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Delaware license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. 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 Delaware application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Delaware physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Delaware?
Most Delaware physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline 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 Delaware?
Physician assistants in Delaware are licensed by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Delaware physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Delaware physician assistant application fee is around $222. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline before you apply.
How do I renew my Delaware PA license?
In Delaware, renewals are filed with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. How to renew: Online through DELPROS: log in, answer the renewal questions, attest to CME and mandatory training, pay by credit card. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires March 31 of odd-numbered years; renew in DELPROS before expiration; late renewal allowed up to 1 year after expiration. Continuing education: 100 hours of approved CME per full renewal period: current NCCPA certification or 50 hours AMA Category 1 + 50 hours Category 2. Required topics include At least 1 hour of mandatory training before every renewal on recognizing and reporting child sexual/physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence (Office of the Child Advocate course); First renewal: no CME if licensed under 1 year; 50 hours if licensed 1-2 years. 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 Delaware?
100 CE hours. The Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline publishes the requirement as: 100 hours of approved CME per full renewal period: current NCCPA certification or 50 hours AMA Category 1 + 50 hours Category 2. Required topics include At least 1 hour of mandatory training before every renewal on recognizing and reporting child sexual/physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence (Office of the Child Advocate course); First renewal: no CME if licensed under 1 year; 50 hours if licensed 1-2 years. 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 Delaware physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Delaware?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Delaware 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 — Delaware Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Delaware license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Delaware — including by telehealth — you typically need a Delaware license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Delaware physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Delaware 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 Delaware application and payer enrollment end to end.