Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Maryland means applying through the Maryland Board of Physicians, 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 Maryland licensing and credentialing for you.
Official MD boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Maryland Board of Physicians websiteHow to get licensed in Maryland
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Maryland Board of Physicians, 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, Maryland issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Maryland Board of Physicians
The MD board sets Maryland's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$320
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Maryland Board of Physicians. 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 Maryland PA license
Once you're licensed, the Maryland Board of Physicians 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 odd-numbered years; online renewal opens in early May (May 2 in 2025) and closes 11:59 p.m. ET on June 30 - no grace period
- Renewal fee
- $401 (includes $360 processing fee, $15 PA Preceptorship Fund surcharge and $26 Maryland Health Care Commission assessment) (late fee: No late renewal: an expired license must be reinstated ($400 reinstatement fee plus a new criminal history records check))
- Continuing education (CE)
- 50 hours Category 1 CE (at least 8 in pharmacology) in the 2 years before expiration, OR proof of current NCCPA certification
- At least 8 hours Category 1 pharmacology
- First renewal after initial licensure or reinstatement: only the 8 pharmacology hours required
- One-time implicit bias training attestation at first renewal after initial licensure or reinstatement
- How to renew
- Online through the Board of Physicians Allied Health renewal application (license number, last 4 of SSN, Visa/MasterCard/Discover)Open the renewal portal
- NoteCollaboration and delegation agreements become invalid if the license expires
- NoteRenewal is blocked by an unresolved Maryland Comptroller tax liability
- NoteRandom CE audit: if selected at login, documentation is due to the Board shortly after the deadline (July 15 in 2025)
- NoteName changes cannot be made in the renewal application
- NoteMaryland CDS registration and DEA registration renew separately
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Maryland Board of Physicians. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesMaryland Board of Physicians - Allied Health License RenewalMaryland Board of Physicians - Licensing Physician Assistants (fees, CE)2025 License Renewal Information for Physician Assistants
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Maryland
A Maryland 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 Maryland license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Maryland 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 Maryland. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Maryland 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 Maryland licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Maryland license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Maryland Board of Physicians. 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 Maryland application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Maryland physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Maryland?
Most Maryland physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Maryland Board of Physicians 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 Maryland?
Physician assistants in Maryland are licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Maryland physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Maryland physician assistant application fee is around $320. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Maryland Board of Physicians before you apply.
How do I renew my Maryland PA license?
In Maryland, renewals are filed with the Maryland Board of Physicians. How to renew: Online through the Board of Physicians Allied Health renewal application (license number, last 4 of SSN, Visa/MasterCard/Discover). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires June 30 of odd-numbered years; online renewal opens in early May (May 2 in 2025) and closes 11:59 p.m. ET on June 30 - no grace period. Renewal fee: $401 (includes $360 processing fee, $15 PA Preceptorship Fund surcharge and $26 Maryland Health Care Commission assessment) (late fee: No late renewal: an expired license must be reinstated ($400 reinstatement fee plus a new criminal history records check)). Continuing education: 50 hours Category 1 CE (at least 8 in pharmacology) in the 2 years before expiration, OR proof of current NCCPA certification. Required topics include At least 8 hours Category 1 pharmacology; First renewal after initial licensure or reinstatement: only the 8 pharmacology hours required; One-time implicit bias training attestation at first renewal after initial licensure or reinstatement. 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 Maryland?
50 CE hours. The Maryland Board of Physicians publishes the requirement as: 50 hours Category 1 CE (at least 8 in pharmacology) in the 2 years before expiration, OR proof of current NCCPA certification. Required topics include At least 8 hours Category 1 pharmacology; First renewal after initial licensure or reinstatement: only the 8 pharmacology hours required; One-time implicit bias training attestation at first renewal after initial licensure or reinstatement. 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 Maryland physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Maryland Board of Physicians's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Maryland?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Maryland 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 — Maryland Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Maryland license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Maryland — including by telehealth — you typically need a Maryland license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Maryland physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Maryland 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 Maryland application and payer enrollment end to end.