Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Kansas means applying through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, 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 Kansas licensing and credentialing for you.
Official KS boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts websiteHow to get licensed in Kansas
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, 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, Kansas issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
The KS board sets Kansas's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$200
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. 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 Kansas PA license
Once you're licensed, the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Deadline
- Renew November 15 - December 31 each year; January 1-31 is the late period (late fee); unrenewed licenses are cancelled for failure to renew on February 1 (K.A.R. 100-28a-15 sets cancellation at December 31; a license issued or reinstated Oct 1 - Dec 31 runs to December 31 of the following year)
- Renewal fee
- $150 (annual renewal, paper or online) (late fee: $208 online / $215 paper late renewal (January 1-31); reinstatement after cancellation $250)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 50 CE hours in the preceding year (at least 20 Category I and 1 Category III), or 100 hours over the preceding two years (at least 40 Category I and 2 Category III)
- Category III (1 hour per year, or 2 per two years): acute or chronic pain management, appropriate opioid prescribing, or use of prescription drug monitoring programs
- At least 20 Category I hours per year (40 under the two-year option)
- How to renew
- Log in to the KSBHA online portal during the November 15 - December 31 renewal cycle, attest CE and (active license) malpractice and Health Care Stabilization Fund compliance, and pay the feeOpen the renewal portal
- NoteBoard must notify licensees at least 30 days before the renewal date (K.S.A. 65-28a03(c))
- NoteActive renewal requires proof of professional liability insurance ($500,000 / $1,500,000) and Health Care Stabilization Fund surcharges (K.S.A. 65-28a03(b))
- NoteCurrent NCCPA certification is not required to renew; NCCPA-verified CE can satisfy the hours (K.A.R. 100-28a-5(a)(3))
- NotePAs first licensed within one year of a renewal date are exempt from CE for that first renewal (K.A.R. 100-28a-5(d))
- NoteA CE extension of up to 6 months may be requested with a completion plan if documented circumstances prevent compliance
Last verified November 3, 2026 from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesK.S.A. 65-28a03 - PA license renewal, late renewal, cancellationK.S.A. 65-28a04 - CE evidence with renewalK.A.R. 100-28a-1 - PA feesK.A.R. 100-28a-5 - PA continuing educationK.A.R. 100-28a-15 - PA license expirationKSBHA - Physician Assistant Licensing FAQs (renewal cycle, late cycle Jan 1-31, cancellation Feb 1)KSBHA - License Fees (PA renewal and late fees)KSBHA - PA statutes and regulations handbook, November 2024 (PDF)
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Kansas
A Kansas 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 Kansas license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Kansas 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 Kansas. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Kansas 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 Kansas? Start with how to get a new practice credentialed.
How Rivon handles Kansas licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Kansas license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. 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 Kansas 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.
Kansas physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Kansas?
Most Kansas physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts 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 Kansas?
Physician assistants in Kansas are licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Kansas physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Kansas physician assistant application fee is around $200. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts before you apply.
How do I renew my Kansas PA license?
In Kansas, renewals are filed with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. How to renew: Log in to the KSBHA online portal during the November 15 - December 31 renewal cycle, attest CE and (active license) malpractice and Health Care Stabilization Fund compliance, and pay the fee. Renewal cycle: Every year. Deadline: Renew November 15 - December 31 each year; January 1-31 is the late period (late fee); unrenewed licenses are cancelled for failure to renew on February 1 (K.A.R. 100-28a-15 sets cancellation at December 31; a license issued or reinstated Oct 1 - Dec 31 runs to December 31 of the following year). Renewal fee: $150 (annual renewal, paper or online) (late fee: $208 online / $215 paper late renewal (January 1-31); reinstatement after cancellation $250). Continuing education: 50 CE hours in the preceding year (at least 20 Category I and 1 Category III), or 100 hours over the preceding two years (at least 40 Category I and 2 Category III). Required topics include Category III (1 hour per year, or 2 per two years): acute or chronic pain management, appropriate opioid prescribing, or use of prescription drug monitoring programs; At least 20 Category I hours per year (40 under the two-year option). This is as published by the board (last verified November 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 Kansas?
50 CE hours. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts publishes the requirement as: 50 CE hours in the preceding year (at least 20 Category I and 1 Category III), or 100 hours over the preceding two years (at least 40 Category I and 2 Category III). Required topics include Category III (1 hour per year, or 2 per two years): acute or chronic pain management, appropriate opioid prescribing, or use of prescription drug monitoring programs; At least 20 Category I hours per year (40 under the two-year option). Last verified November 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 Kansas physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Kansas?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Kansas 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 — Kansas Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Kansas license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Kansas — including by telehealth — you typically need a Kansas license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Kansas physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Kansas 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 Kansas application and payer enrollment end to end.