Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Florida means applying through the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council, 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 Florida licensing and credentialing for you.
Official FL boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council websiteHow to get licensed in Florida
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council, 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, Florida issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council
The FL board sets Florida's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$305
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council. 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 Florida PA license
Once you're licensed, the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council 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 at midnight ET on January 31 of each even-numbered year; 'Renew My License' appears in the portal no later than 90 days before expiration
- Renewal fee
- $280 (active to active, before expiration) plus $10 prescribing registration (late fee: $380 after expiration (active to active); $660 once 120-day notified delinquent)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 100 hours CME per biennium (at least 50 Category I) or current NCCPA certification (per s. 458.347, F.S.)
- 2 hours medical errors
- 2 hours domestic violence (every third biennium)
- Prescribing PAs: 10 hours CME in the supervising physician's specialty area, 3 of which on safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances
- How to renew
- Online through the Florida DOH MQA Online Services portal ('Renew My License')Open the renewal portal
- NoteInactive-to-active renewal is $380 before expiration ($580 after)
- NoteAn additional $43.25 fingerprint retention fee may apply (electronic fingerprinting required under HB 975)
- NoteStatute caps the renewal fee at $500
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesFlorida Board of Medicine - Physician Assistant RenewalFlorida Statutes s. 458.347 - Physician assistants
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Florida
A Florida 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 Florida license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Florida 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 Florida. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Florida 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 Florida licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Florida license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council. 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 Florida application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Florida physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Florida?
Most Florida physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council 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 Florida?
Physician assistants in Florida are licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Florida physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Florida physician assistant application fee is around $305. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council before you apply.
How do I renew my Florida PA license?
In Florida, renewals are filed with the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council. How to renew: Online through the Florida DOH MQA Online Services portal ('Renew My License'). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires at midnight ET on January 31 of each even-numbered year; 'Renew My License' appears in the portal no later than 90 days before expiration. Renewal fee: $280 (active to active, before expiration) plus $10 prescribing registration (late fee: $380 after expiration (active to active); $660 once 120-day notified delinquent). Continuing education: 100 hours CME per biennium (at least 50 Category I) or current NCCPA certification (per s. 458.347, F.S.) Required topics include 2 hours medical errors; 2 hours domestic violence (every third biennium); Prescribing PAs: 10 hours CME in the supervising physician's specialty area, 3 of which on safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances. 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 Florida?
100 CE hours. The Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council publishes the requirement as: 100 hours CME per biennium (at least 50 Category I) or current NCCPA certification (per s. 458.347, F.S.) Required topics include 2 hours medical errors; 2 hours domestic violence (every third biennium); Prescribing PAs: 10 hours CME in the supervising physician's specialty area, 3 of which on safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances. 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 Florida physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Florida Board of Medicine — Physician Assistant Council's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Florida?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Florida 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 — Florida Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Florida license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Florida — including by telehealth — you typically need a Florida license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Florida physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Florida 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 Florida application and payer enrollment end to end.