Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Louisiana means applying through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 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 Louisiana licensing and credentialing for you.
Official LA boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Louisiana
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 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, Louisiana issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
The LA board sets Louisiana's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$275
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. 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 Louisiana PA license
Once you're licensed, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Deadline
- Renews annually on or before the last day of the PA's birth month (initial license expires the last day of the year issued); renewal opens 56 days before expiration
- Renewal fee
- $150 (late fee: Expired under 1 year: penalty equal to the renewal fee; 1-2 years: penalty equal to twice the renewal fee (reinstatement); over 2 years must apply as new)
- Continuing education (CE)
- Current NCCPA certification, verified annually and tracked in CE Broker
- One-time LSBME 'Laws and Rules for Physician Assistants' course before first renewal
- PAs with a Louisiana CDS license: 3 hours Board-approved CME on CDS prescribing, drug diversion, addiction treatment and chronic pain before first renewal
- How to renew
- Online through the LaMED DashBoard (credit/debit card only); CE must show as complete in CE Broker or renewal is blockedOpen the renewal portal
- NoteConfirm the current renewal fee in the LaMED portal before paying
- NoteCE Broker is mandatory for all LSBME licensees; renewal cannot complete if required credits/courses are missing
- NotePrescriptive authority registration must be verified annually by the PA and supervising physician
- NoteLouisiana CDS license (Board of Pharmacy) and DEA registration renew separately
- NoteNo refunds on renewal fees
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesLSBME - RenewalsLSBME - Board Orientations & Online Courses (CE requirements)LSBME - Annual CE Requirements by Practitioner Group (7/20/2026)LSBME - Physician Assistant Rules (LAC 46:XLV, incl. §153 and §1517-1519)
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Louisiana
A Louisiana 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 Louisiana license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Louisiana 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 Louisiana. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Louisiana 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 Louisiana licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Louisiana license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. 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 Louisiana application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Louisiana physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Louisiana?
Most Louisiana physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners 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 Louisiana?
Physician assistants in Louisiana are licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Louisiana physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Louisiana physician assistant application fee is around $275. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Louisiana PA license?
In Louisiana, renewals are filed with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. How to renew: Online through the LaMED DashBoard (credit/debit card only); CE must show as complete in CE Broker or renewal is blocked. Renewal cycle: Every year. Deadline: Renews annually on or before the last day of the PA's birth month (initial license expires the last day of the year issued); renewal opens 56 days before expiration. Renewal fee: $150 (late fee: Expired under 1 year: penalty equal to the renewal fee; 1-2 years: penalty equal to twice the renewal fee (reinstatement); over 2 years must apply as new). Continuing education: Current NCCPA certification, verified annually and tracked in CE Broker. Required topics include One-time LSBME 'Laws and Rules for Physician Assistants' course before first renewal; PAs with a Louisiana CDS license: 3 hours Board-approved CME on CDS prescribing, drug diversion, addiction treatment and chronic pain before first renewal. 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 Louisiana physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Louisiana?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Louisiana 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 — Louisiana Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Louisiana license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Louisiana — including by telehealth — you typically need a Louisiana license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Louisiana physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Louisiana 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 Louisiana application and payer enrollment end to end.