Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Indiana means applying through the Indiana Medical Licensing 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 Indiana licensing and credentialing for you.
Official IN boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Indiana Medical Licensing Board websiteHow to get licensed in Indiana
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Indiana Medical Licensing 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, Indiana issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Indiana Medical Licensing Board
The IN board sets Indiana's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$100
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Indiana Medical Licensing Board. 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 Indiana PA license
Once you're licensed, the Indiana Medical Licensing 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 June 30 of even-numbered years; renewal notices go out about 90 days before expiration
- Renewal fee
- $50 plus processing fees ($25 to renew to inactive status)
- Continuing education (CE)
- Maintain current NCCPA certification to renew to active status (no separate state CME hour count published)
- How to renew
- Online through Indiana PLA MyLicense OneOpen the renewal portal
- NoteIndiana Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) renews separately, after the PA license is renewed; the PA license must be active
- NoteThe 2-hour opioid CE requirement for CSR renewal expired July 1, 2025
- NoteChanging collaborating physicians requires a separate 'Change or Addition of Collaborative Physician' application
- NoteConfirm any late renewal fee in MyLicense One or with the Board
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesIndiana PLA - Physician Assistant Licensing InformationIndiana PLA - Physician Assistant HomeIndiana PLA - Controlled Substance Registration
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Indiana
A Indiana 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 Indiana license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Indiana 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 Indiana. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Indiana 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 Indiana licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Indiana license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Indiana Medical Licensing 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 Indiana application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Indiana physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Indiana?
Most Indiana physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the Indiana Medical Licensing 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 Indiana?
Physician assistants in Indiana are licensed by the Indiana Medical Licensing Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Indiana physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Indiana physician assistant application fee is around $100. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Indiana Medical Licensing Board before you apply.
How do I renew my Indiana PA license?
In Indiana, renewals are filed with the Indiana Medical Licensing Board. How to renew: Online through Indiana PLA MyLicense One. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years; renewal notices go out about 90 days before expiration. Renewal fee: $50 plus processing fees ($25 to renew to inactive status). Continuing education: Maintain current NCCPA certification to renew to active status (no separate state CME hour count published). 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 do I look up or verify a Indiana physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Indiana Medical Licensing Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Indiana?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Indiana 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 — Indiana Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Indiana license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Indiana — including by telehealth — you typically need a Indiana license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Indiana physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Indiana 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 Indiana application and payer enrollment end to end.