Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Hawaii means applying through the Hawaii 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 Hawaii licensing and credentialing for you.
Official HI boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Hawaii Medical Board websiteHow to get licensed in Hawaii
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Hawaii 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, Hawaii issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Hawaii Medical Board
The HI board sets Hawaii's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$182
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Hawaii Medical Board. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~90 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 Hawaii PA license
Once you're licensed, the Hawaii 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 January 31 of even-numbered years (current period Feb 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2028); renewal forms are mailed in November of the odd year (Nov 10, 2025 to Jan 31, 2026 last cycle)
- Renewal fee
- $150 (active); $12 (inactive) (late fee: No late renewal after January 31; restoration within 2 years: $150 (active) or $40 (inactive))
- Continuing education (CE)
- 40 hours of Category 1 CME (AMA Category 1, AOA Category 1A or AAPA Category 1) each biennium under HRS 453-5.3; NCCPA certification does not count toward the CME. Documentation is submitted only if randomly audited. Current NCCPA certification is also required to renew.
- Category 1 CME only (AMA Cat 1, AOA Cat 1A or AAPA Cat 1)
- NCCPA certification, specialty boards, memberships and teaching do not count
- Submit proof of current NCCPA certification with the renewal
- How to renew
- Hardcopy renewal form mailed by the board in November of odd years; return it with the fee and a copy of current NCCPA certification (the board says PA renewals cannot be done online because the NCCPA certificate must be attached)Open the renewal portal
- NoteActive-status PAs: the supervising physician's license must also be renewed before the PA license will be renewed
- NoteLicenses not renewed by the expiration date are forfeited and the holder may not practice; restore within 2 years by mail (renewal form, restoration fee, NCCPA certificate, CME proof), otherwise reapply
- NoteCertification is automatically inactivated if the PA is no longer supervised; reactivation requires fees, a supervising physician statement and current NCCPA certification
- NoteIf the renewal form has not arrived by the end of November, call 1-844-808-DCCA (3222), option 1
Last verified November 4, 2026 from the Hawaii Medical Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesHawaii Medical Board (renewal and restoration fees)Hawaii - Physician Assistant Renewal RequirementsHawaii Medical Board - FAQ, Physician Assistants (2026)Hawaii Medical Board - PA CME audit memo
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Hawaii
A Hawaii 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 Hawaii license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Hawaii 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 Hawaii. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Hawaii 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 Hawaii? Start with how to get a new practice credentialed.
How Rivon handles Hawaii licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Hawaii license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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.
Hawaii physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Hawaii?
Most Hawaii physician assistant applications take about 90 days once the Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Physician assistants in Hawaii are licensed by the Hawaii Medical Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Hawaii physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Hawaii physician assistant application fee is around $182. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Hawaii Medical Board before you apply.
How do I renew my Hawaii PA license?
In Hawaii, renewals are filed with the Hawaii Medical Board. How to renew: Hardcopy renewal form mailed by the board in November of odd years; return it with the fee and a copy of current NCCPA certification (the board says PA renewals cannot be done online because the NCCPA certificate must be attached). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires January 31 of even-numbered years (current period Feb 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2028); renewal forms are mailed in November of the odd year (Nov 10, 2025 to Jan 31, 2026 last cycle). Renewal fee: $150 (active); $12 (inactive) (late fee: No late renewal after January 31; restoration within 2 years: $150 (active) or $40 (inactive)). Continuing education: 40 hours of Category 1 CME (AMA Category 1, AOA Category 1A or AAPA Category 1) each biennium under HRS 453-5.3; NCCPA certification does not count toward the CME. Documentation is submitted only if randomly audited. Current NCCPA certification is also required to renew. Required topics include Category 1 CME only (AMA Cat 1, AOA Cat 1A or AAPA Cat 1); NCCPA certification, specialty boards, memberships and teaching do not count; Submit proof of current NCCPA certification with the renewal. 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 many CE hours do I need to renew a PA license in Hawaii?
40 CE hours. The Hawaii Medical Board publishes the requirement as: 40 hours of Category 1 CME (AMA Category 1, AOA Category 1A or AAPA Category 1) each biennium under HRS 453-5.3; NCCPA certification does not count toward the CME. Documentation is submitted only if randomly audited. Current NCCPA certification is also required to renew. Required topics include Category 1 CME only (AMA Cat 1, AOA Cat 1A or AAPA Cat 1); NCCPA certification, specialty boards, memberships and teaching do not count; Submit proof of current NCCPA certification with the renewal. Last verified November 4, 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 Hawaii physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Hawaii Medical Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Hawaii?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Hawaii 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 — Hawaii Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Hawaii license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Hawaii — including by telehealth — you typically need a Hawaii license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Hawaii physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Hawaii 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 Hawaii application and payer enrollment end to end.