Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Georgia means applying through the Georgia Composite 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 Georgia licensing and credentialing for you.
Official GA boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Georgia Composite Medical Board websiteHow to get licensed in Georgia
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Georgia Composite 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, Georgia issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Georgia Composite Medical Board
The GA board sets Georgia's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$300
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Georgia Composite 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 Georgia PA license
Once you're licensed, the Georgia Composite 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 on the last day of the licensee's birth month, every two years; late renewal allowed up to 3 months after expiration, after which the license is administratively revoked
- Renewal fee
- $105 (late fee: $205 (late renewal within 3 months of expiration); reinstatement $400)
- Continuing education (CE)
- At least 40 hours Board-approved CME every 2 years (AMA/AOA/AAPA/AAFP/AAAA Category 1)
- At least 10 hours directly related to the specialty of the primary supervising physician
- PAs with prescriptive authority: at least 3 hours in practice-specific pharmaceuticals
- First renewal after initial licensure: 40-hour requirement waived, but the 3 pharmaceutical hours still apply for prescribing PAs
- How to renew
- Online through the Georgia Composite Medical Board Gateway (Apply or Renew Online)Open the renewal portal
- NoteRenewal requires keeping a Board-approved primary supervising physician (or qualifying for inactive status)
- NoteKeep CE attendance records and supporting documents for 5 years
- NoteReinstatement applications require a CME transcript showing 40 credit hours
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Georgia Composite Medical Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesGa. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-5-.06 Renewal of Physician Assistant LicenseGa. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-5-.07 Continuing Education RequirementsGeorgia Composite Medical Board - Fee ScheduleGeorgia Composite Medical Board - PA/AA General InformationGeorgia Composite Medical Board
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Georgia
A Georgia 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 Georgia license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Georgia 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 Georgia. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Georgia 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 Georgia licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Georgia license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Georgia Composite 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 Georgia application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Georgia physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Georgia?
Most Georgia physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Georgia Composite 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 Georgia?
Physician assistants in Georgia are licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Georgia physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Georgia physician assistant application fee is around $300. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Georgia Composite Medical Board before you apply.
How do I renew my Georgia PA license?
In Georgia, renewals are filed with the Georgia Composite Medical Board. How to renew: Online through the Georgia Composite Medical Board Gateway (Apply or Renew Online). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month, every two years; late renewal allowed up to 3 months after expiration, after which the license is administratively revoked. Renewal fee: $105 (late fee: $205 (late renewal within 3 months of expiration); reinstatement $400). Continuing education: At least 40 hours Board-approved CME every 2 years (AMA/AOA/AAPA/AAFP/AAAA Category 1). Required topics include At least 10 hours directly related to the specialty of the primary supervising physician; PAs with prescriptive authority: at least 3 hours in practice-specific pharmaceuticals; First renewal after initial licensure: 40-hour requirement waived, but the 3 pharmaceutical hours still apply for prescribing PAs. 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 Georgia?
40 CE hours. The Georgia Composite Medical Board publishes the requirement as: At least 40 hours Board-approved CME every 2 years (AMA/AOA/AAPA/AAFP/AAAA Category 1). Required topics include At least 10 hours directly related to the specialty of the primary supervising physician; PAs with prescriptive authority: at least 3 hours in practice-specific pharmaceuticals; First renewal after initial licensure: 40-hour requirement waived, but the 3 pharmaceutical hours still apply for prescribing PAs. 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 Georgia physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Georgia Composite Medical Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Georgia?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Georgia 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 — Georgia Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Georgia license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Georgia — including by telehealth — you typically need a Georgia license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Georgia physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Georgia 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 Georgia application and payer enrollment end to end.