Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Oregon means applying through the Oregon 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 Oregon licensing and credentialing for you.
Official OR boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Oregon Medical Board websiteHow to get licensed in Oregon
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Oregon 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, Oregon issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Oregon Medical Board
The OR board sets Oregon's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$245
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Oregon 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 Oregon PA license
Once you're licensed, the Oregon 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
- Deadline
- Active licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years (current cycle ends December 31, 2026); renewal opens October 5, 2026 and the Board recommends renewing by December 1
- Renewal fee
- $606 for an active license ($478 registration + $50 HPSP + $70 prescription monitoring + $8 OHA workforce database), effective 7/2/2026 (late fee: $195 if not submitted and paid before December 31)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 30 hours of practice-relevant CME per year (60 per 2-year period), plus pain management and cultural competency
- 1 hour pain management every 2 years (Oregon Pain Management Commission course)
- 1 hour cultural competency every year (averaged over an audit period of two renewal cycles)
- Maintenance of specialty board certification may fulfill the general CME requirement
- How to renew
- Online through the Oregon Medical Board renewal system; paper renewals are not offeredOpen the renewal portal
- NoteCME is randomly audited at renewal; audited licensees have 60 days to submit documentation
- NoteDEA registration renews separately
- NoteFees are nonrefundable and cannot be prorated
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Oregon Medical Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesOregon Medical Board - Renew a LicenseOregon Medical Board - Continuing EducationOregon Medical Board - Licensee Renewal Fees (effective 7/2/2026)
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Oregon
A Oregon 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 Oregon license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Oregon 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 Oregon. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Oregon 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 Oregon licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Oregon license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Oregon 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 Oregon application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Oregon physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Oregon?
Most Oregon physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the Oregon 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 Oregon?
Physician assistants in Oregon are licensed by the Oregon Medical Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Oregon physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Oregon physician assistant application fee is around $245. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Oregon Medical Board before you apply.
How do I renew my Oregon PA license?
In Oregon, renewals are filed with the Oregon Medical Board. How to renew: Online through the Oregon Medical Board renewal system; paper renewals are not offered. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Active licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years (current cycle ends December 31, 2026); renewal opens October 5, 2026 and the Board recommends renewing by December 1. Renewal fee: $606 for an active license ($478 registration + $50 HPSP + $70 prescription monitoring + $8 OHA workforce database), effective 7/2/2026 (late fee: $195 if not submitted and paid before December 31). Continuing education: 30 hours of practice-relevant CME per year (60 per 2-year period), plus pain management and cultural competency. Required topics include 1 hour pain management every 2 years (Oregon Pain Management Commission course); 1 hour cultural competency every year (averaged over an audit period of two renewal cycles); Maintenance of specialty board certification may fulfill the general CME requirement. 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 Oregon?
60 CE hours. The Oregon Medical Board publishes the requirement as: 30 hours of practice-relevant CME per year (60 per 2-year period), plus pain management and cultural competency. Required topics include 1 hour pain management every 2 years (Oregon Pain Management Commission course); 1 hour cultural competency every year (averaged over an audit period of two renewal cycles); Maintenance of specialty board certification may fulfill the general CME requirement. 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 Oregon physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Oregon Medical Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Oregon?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Oregon 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 — Oregon Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Oregon license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Oregon — including by telehealth — you typically need a Oregon license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Oregon physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Oregon 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 Oregon application and payer enrollment end to end.