Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Vermont means applying through the Vermont Board of Medical Practice, 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 Vermont licensing and credentialing for you.
Official VT boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Vermont Board of Medical Practice websiteHow to get licensed in Vermont
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Vermont Board of Medical Practice, 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, Vermont issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Vermont Board of Medical Practice
The VT board sets Vermont's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$225
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Vermont Board of Medical Practice. 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 Vermont PA license
Once you're licensed, the Vermont Board of Medical Practice 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 January 31 of even-numbered years; licenses issued before November 1 of an odd year expire that January 31 and pay the full renewal fee
- Renewal fee
- $215
- Continuing education (CE)
- 100 approved CME hours every 2 years (at least 50 Category 1), or NCCPA certification/recertification during the period in lieu of the 100 hours
- Minimum 50 of the 100 hours must be Category 1
- NCCPA certification or recertification during the 2-year period accepted in lieu of the 100 hours
- PAs who prescribe controlled substances (DEA registered or pending): at least 2 hours Category 1 CME on controlled substance prescribing each renewal, covering abuse/diversion, safe storage and disposal, Vermont PMS use, risk assessment, opioid alternatives, tapering, and state/federal law
- How to renew
- Online through VtBMPOnline: log into your account and choose renewal from the menuOpen the renewal portal
- NoteLate renewal within a year of lapse requires the full renewal application plus a late fee; confirm the late fee amount with the Board
- NoteLicenses lapsed one year or more require a reinstatement application and the initial application fee
- NoteA practice agreement with a Vermont participating physician must be on file with the Board for each practice setting
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Vermont Board of Medical Practice. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesVermont Board of Medical Practice - Applications, Licensing and FeesVermont Board of Medical Practice Rules (eff. 5/1/2024)
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Vermont
A Vermont 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 Vermont license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Vermont 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 Vermont. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Vermont 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 Vermont licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Vermont license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Vermont Board of Medical Practice. 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 Vermont application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Vermont physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Vermont?
Most Vermont physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Vermont Board of Medical Practice 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 Vermont?
Physician assistants in Vermont are licensed by the Vermont Board of Medical Practice, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Vermont physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Vermont physician assistant application fee is around $225. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Vermont Board of Medical Practice before you apply.
How do I renew my Vermont PA license?
In Vermont, renewals are filed with the Vermont Board of Medical Practice. How to renew: Online through VtBMPOnline: log into your account and choose renewal from the menu. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires January 31 of even-numbered years; licenses issued before November 1 of an odd year expire that January 31 and pay the full renewal fee. Renewal fee: $215. Continuing education: 100 approved CME hours every 2 years (at least 50 Category 1), or NCCPA certification/recertification during the period in lieu of the 100 hours. Required topics include Minimum 50 of the 100 hours must be Category 1; NCCPA certification or recertification during the 2-year period accepted in lieu of the 100 hours; PAs who prescribe controlled substances (DEA registered or pending): at least 2 hours Category 1 CME on controlled substance prescribing each renewal, covering abuse/diversion, safe storage and disposal, Vermont PMS use, risk assessment, opioid alternatives, tapering, and state/federal law. 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 Vermont?
100 CE hours. The Vermont Board of Medical Practice publishes the requirement as: 100 approved CME hours every 2 years (at least 50 Category 1), or NCCPA certification/recertification during the period in lieu of the 100 hours. Required topics include Minimum 50 of the 100 hours must be Category 1; NCCPA certification or recertification during the 2-year period accepted in lieu of the 100 hours; PAs who prescribe controlled substances (DEA registered or pending): at least 2 hours Category 1 CME on controlled substance prescribing each renewal, covering abuse/diversion, safe storage and disposal, Vermont PMS use, risk assessment, opioid alternatives, tapering, and state/federal law. 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 Vermont physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Vermont Board of Medical Practice's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Vermont?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Vermont 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 — Vermont Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Vermont license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Vermont — including by telehealth — you typically need a Vermont license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Vermont physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Vermont 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 Vermont application and payer enrollment end to end.