Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Nevada means applying through the Nevada 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 Nevada licensing and credentialing for you.
Official NV boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Nevada
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Nevada 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, Nevada issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Nevada Board of Medical Examiners
The NV board sets Nevada's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$775
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Nevada 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 Nevada PA license
Once you're licensed, the Nevada 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
- Biennial registration period runs July 1 of an odd-numbered year to June 30 of the next odd-numbered year (current period ends June 30, 2027); the Board sends a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration
- Renewal fee
- $400 active / $200 inactive (2027 renewal cycle) (late fee: No grace period: an unpaid license expires; reinstatement within 2 years costs twice the current biennial registration fee plus proof of CME)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 40 hours of AMA or AAPA Category 1 CME per biennium (prorated to 30/20/10 hours if licensed later in the period); not required for inactive licensees
- 2 hours ethics, pain management or addiction care
- 2 hours misuse/abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing or addiction (PAs registered to dispense controlled substances)
- 2 hours suicide detection, intervention and prevention at least every 4 years
- 2 hours SBIRT (one time)
- 2 hours cultural competency and DEI each biennium (PAs supervised by a psychiatrist)
- 4 hours bioterrorism / weapons of mass destruction within 2 years of initial licensure (one time)
- 20 of the 40 hours within scope of practice or specialty
- How to renew
- Online through the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners licensee portal using the emailed renewal instructions
- NoteSupervising physician notification must stay current with the Board
- NoteCredit-card payments carry a 2.5% processing fee
- NoteExpired PA licenses are reported to the DEA and Nevada State Board of Pharmacy by September 30 of each odd-numbered year
- NoteDEA and Nevada Board of Pharmacy controlled-substance registrations renew separately
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesNSBME - CME Requirements Summary for MDs and PAsNAC 630.350 - Renewal, expiration and reinstatement of PA licenseNSBME - Licensure Fees (2027 renewal cycle)
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Nevada
A Nevada 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 Nevada license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Nevada 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 Nevada. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Nevada 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 Nevada licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Nevada license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Nevada 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 Nevada application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Nevada physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Nevada?
Most Nevada physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Nevada 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 Nevada?
Physician assistants in Nevada are licensed by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Nevada physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Nevada physician assistant application fee is around $775. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Nevada PA license?
In Nevada, renewals are filed with the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners. How to renew: Online through the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners licensee portal using the emailed renewal instructions. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Biennial registration period runs July 1 of an odd-numbered year to June 30 of the next odd-numbered year (current period ends June 30, 2027); the Board sends a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration. Renewal fee: $400 active / $200 inactive (2027 renewal cycle) (late fee: No grace period: an unpaid license expires; reinstatement within 2 years costs twice the current biennial registration fee plus proof of CME). Continuing education: 40 hours of AMA or AAPA Category 1 CME per biennium (prorated to 30/20/10 hours if licensed later in the period); not required for inactive licensees. Required topics include 2 hours ethics, pain management or addiction care; 2 hours misuse/abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing or addiction (PAs registered to dispense controlled substances); 2 hours suicide detection, intervention and prevention at least every 4 years; 2 hours SBIRT (one time); 2 hours cultural competency and DEI each biennium (PAs supervised by a psychiatrist); 4 hours bioterrorism / weapons of mass destruction within 2 years of initial licensure (one time); 20 of the 40 hours within scope of practice or specialty. 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 Nevada?
40 CE hours. The Nevada Board of Medical Examiners publishes the requirement as: 40 hours of AMA or AAPA Category 1 CME per biennium (prorated to 30/20/10 hours if licensed later in the period); not required for inactive licensees. Required topics include 2 hours ethics, pain management or addiction care; 2 hours misuse/abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing or addiction (PAs registered to dispense controlled substances); 2 hours suicide detection, intervention and prevention at least every 4 years; 2 hours SBIRT (one time); 2 hours cultural competency and DEI each biennium (PAs supervised by a psychiatrist); 4 hours bioterrorism / weapons of mass destruction within 2 years of initial licensure (one time); 20 of the 40 hours within scope of practice or specialty. 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 Nevada physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Nevada 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 Nevada?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Nevada 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 — Nevada Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Nevada license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Nevada — including by telehealth — you typically need a Nevada license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Nevada physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Nevada 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 Nevada application and payer enrollment end to end.