Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Mississippi means applying through the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, 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 Mississippi licensing and credentialing for you.
Official MS boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure websiteHow to get licensed in Mississippi
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, 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, Mississippi issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
The MS board sets Mississippi's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$550
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. 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 Mississippi PA license
Once you're licensed, the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Deadline
- Expires June 30 each year; renewal period runs May 1 - June 30
- Renewal fee
- $150 plus a MELS convenience fee (late fee: $25 base fine plus $5 for each month the license remains delinquent)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 100 hours CME every 2 years (50 Category 1), or current NCCPA certification
- At least 50 hours Category 1
- PAs prescribing controlled substances: at least 5 hours CME every 2 years on controlled substance prescribing
- How to renew
- Online through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System): log in, certify CME compliance, complete the renewal and payOpen the renewal portal
- NoteLicenses not renewed on time move to reinstatement, which carries a $250 non-refundable application fee plus late fines
- NoteDEA registration renews separately
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Mississippi
A Mississippi 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 Mississippi license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Mississippi 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 Mississippi. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Mississippi 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 Mississippi licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Mississippi license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. 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 Mississippi application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Mississippi physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Mississippi?
Most Mississippi physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure 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 Mississippi?
Physician assistants in Mississippi are licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Mississippi physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Mississippi physician assistant application fee is around $550. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure before you apply.
How do I renew my Mississippi PA license?
In Mississippi, renewals are filed with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. How to renew: Online through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System): log in, certify CME compliance, complete the renewal and pay. Renewal cycle: Every year. Deadline: Expires June 30 each year; renewal period runs May 1 - June 30. Renewal fee: $150 plus a MELS convenience fee (late fee: $25 base fine plus $5 for each month the license remains delinquent). Continuing education: 100 hours CME every 2 years (50 Category 1), or current NCCPA certification. Required topics include At least 50 hours Category 1; PAs prescribing controlled substances: at least 5 hours CME every 2 years on controlled substance prescribing. 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 Mississippi?
100 CE hours. The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure publishes the requirement as: 100 hours CME every 2 years (50 Category 1), or current NCCPA certification. Required topics include At least 50 hours Category 1; PAs prescribing controlled substances: at least 5 hours CME every 2 years on controlled substance prescribing. 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 Mississippi physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Mississippi?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Mississippi 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 — Mississippi Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Mississippi license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Mississippi — including by telehealth — you typically need a Mississippi license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Mississippi physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Mississippi 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 Mississippi application and payer enrollment end to end.