Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Montana means applying through the Montana 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 Montana licensing and credentialing for you.
Official MT boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Montana Board of Medical Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Montana
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Montana 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, Montana issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Montana Board of Medical Examiners
The MT board sets Montana's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$375
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. 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 Montana PA license
Once you're licensed, the Montana 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 2 years
- Deadline
- Expires October 31 of the renewal year; online renewal open September 1 - October 31
- Renewal fee
- $190 (late fee: 100% late fee (additional $190, $380 total) if renewed after October 31)
- Continuing education (CE)
- Not published by the board; confirm with the board
- How to renew
- Online through the Montana Department of Labor & Industry 'Renew License' portal, or by mailing the paper renewal application with the feeOpen the renewal portal
- NoteConfirm any continuing-education or NCCPA certification requirement with the Board before renewing
- NotePAs with controlled-substance prescribing authority also pay the Montana Prescription Drug Registry (MPDR) fee of $30 per year at renewal
- NoteRenewal application includes disciplinary and fitness-to-practice questions that must be answered and signed
- NoteThe late fee is not waived
- NoteDEA registration renews separately
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesMontana Board of Medical Examiners - Renewal ProcessMontana Board of Medical Examiners - Physician Assistant Active Renewal Application (Rev. 8/2023)Montana Board of Medical Examiners - Physician Assistant license information
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Montana
A Montana 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 Montana license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Montana 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 Montana. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Montana 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 Montana licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Montana license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Montana 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 Montana application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Montana physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Montana?
Most Montana physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the Montana 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 Montana?
Physician assistants in Montana are licensed by the Montana Board of Medical Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Montana physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Montana physician assistant application fee is around $375. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Montana Board of Medical Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Montana PA license?
In Montana, renewals are filed with the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. How to renew: Online through the Montana Department of Labor & Industry 'Renew License' portal, or by mailing the paper renewal application with the fee. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires October 31 of the renewal year; online renewal open September 1 - October 31. Renewal fee: $190 (late fee: 100% late fee (additional $190, $380 total) if renewed after October 31). 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 Montana physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Montana 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 Montana?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Montana 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 — Montana Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Montana license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Montana — including by telehealth — you typically need a Montana license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Montana physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Montana 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 Montana application and payer enrollment end to end.