Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in New York means applying through the New York State Education Department — Physician Assistant, 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 York licensing and credentialing for you.
How to get licensed in New York
- 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 York State Education Department — Physician Assistant, 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 York 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 York State Education Department — Physician Assistant
The NY board sets New York's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$115
An estimate; confirm current fees with the New York State Education Department — Physician Assistant. 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.
How Rivon handles New Yorklicensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your New York license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the New York State Education Department — Physician Assistant. 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 York application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
New York physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in New York?
Most New York physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the New York State Education Department — Physician Assistant 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 York?
Physician assistants in New York are licensed by the New York State Education Department — Physician Assistant, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the New York physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the New York physician assistant application fee is around $115. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the New York State Education Department — Physician Assistant before you apply.
Do I need a New York license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in New York — including by telehealth — you typically need a New York license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle New York physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every New York 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 York application and payer enrollment end to end.