Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in New Mexico means applying through the New Mexico Medical Board, 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 New Mexico licensing and credentialing for you.
Official NM boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the New Mexico Medical Board websiteHow to get licensed in New Mexico
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the New Mexico Medical Board, 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, New Mexico issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
New Mexico Medical Board
The NM board sets New Mexico's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$150
An estimate; confirm current fees with the New Mexico Medical Board. 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 New Mexico PA license
Once you're licensed, the New Mexico Medical Board requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (tied to the NCCPA certification cycle)
- Deadline
- Expires March 1 of the year following expiration of your NCCPA certification; renew by March 1 to avoid late fees (late window March 2-May 30); unrenewed licenses lapse June 1
- Renewal fee
- $150 biennial renewal (late fee: $50 if renewed after March 1 but by April 15; $75 if renewed between April 15 and May 30)
- Continuing education (CE)
- Proof of current NCCPA certification at each renewal (NCCPA itself requires 100 CME hours every two years, as the NMMB FAQ notes); PAs holding DEA and NM controlled-substance registrations also need 3 hours of pain-management CME per biennial cycle
- 3 CME hours in pain management / controlled-substance prescribing every 2 years for PAs with DEA and NM CS registrations (may also count toward NCCPA)
- New licensees with DEA and NM CS registrations: 5 pain-management CME hours in the first year of licensure
- How to renew
- Renew online in the New Mexico Medical Board licensing portal (select NM Licenses, then Renew) and submit proof of current NCCPA certification and any required CME directly to the BoardOpen the renewal portal
- NoteNo separate CME hour total beyond NCCPA certification is set in the PA rule (16.10.15 NMAC); the 100 hours in the NMMB FAQ is NCCPA's own maintenance requirement
- NoteNot recertified by NCCPA before expiration: the board may grant an emergency deferral of up to one year (renewal fee plus late fee) (16.10.15.18 E)
- NoteUnrenewed licenses stay temporarily active until June 1, then are suspended for non-renewal (lapsed)
- NoteSupervising/collaborating physician information must stay current ($25 fee to change primary supervising physician)
- NoteInactive status fee $25; reinstatement fee $100 plus the renewal fee
- NoteNM controlled-substance registration and DEA registration renew separately
Last verified November 3, 2026 from the New Mexico Medical Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
Sources16.10.15 NMAC - Physician Assistants: Licensure and Practice Requirements16.10.9 NMAC - Fees (16.10.9.9 physician assistant fees)16.10.14 NMAC - Management of Pain with Controlled Substances (CE for prescribing)
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in New Mexico
A New Mexico 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 New Mexico license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your New Mexico 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 New Mexico. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with New Mexico 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. Want it done for you? Our credentialing and payer enrollment service handles it per request (see what outsourced credentialing costs). Opening a practice in New Mexico? Start with how to get a new practice credentialed.
How Rivon handles New Mexico licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your New Mexico license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the New Mexico Medical Board. 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 New Mexico application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time. Licensing in several states at once? See our multi-state licensing service. Working as an independent contractor? Read whether you need an LLC and how we set up the whole business for you.
New Mexico physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in New Mexico?
Most New Mexico physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the New Mexico Medical Board 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 New Mexico?
Physician assistants in New Mexico are licensed by the New Mexico Medical Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the New Mexico physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the New Mexico physician assistant application fee is around $150. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the New Mexico Medical Board before you apply.
How do I renew my New Mexico PA license?
In New Mexico, renewals are filed with the New Mexico Medical Board. How to renew: Renew online in the New Mexico Medical Board licensing portal (select NM Licenses, then Renew) and submit proof of current NCCPA certification and any required CME directly to the Board. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (tied to the NCCPA certification cycle). Deadline: Expires March 1 of the year following expiration of your NCCPA certification; renew by March 1 to avoid late fees (late window March 2-May 30); unrenewed licenses lapse June 1. Renewal fee: $150 biennial renewal (late fee: $50 if renewed after March 1 but by April 15; $75 if renewed between April 15 and May 30). Continuing education: Proof of current NCCPA certification at each renewal (NCCPA itself requires 100 CME hours every two years, as the NMMB FAQ notes); PAs holding DEA and NM controlled-substance registrations also need 3 hours of pain-management CME per biennial cycle. Required topics include 3 CME hours in pain management / controlled-substance prescribing every 2 years for PAs with DEA and NM CS registrations (may also count toward NCCPA); New licensees with DEA and NM CS registrations: 5 pain-management CME hours in the first year of licensure. This is as published by the board (last verified November 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 New Mexico physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the New Mexico Medical Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in New Mexico?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In New Mexico 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 — New Mexico Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a New Mexico license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in New Mexico — including by telehealth — you typically need a New Mexico license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle New Mexico physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every New Mexico 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 New Mexico application and payer enrollment end to end.