Getting licensed to practice as a physician in Delaware means applying through the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, 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 Delaware licensing and credentialing for you.
Official DE boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline websiteHow to get licensed in Delaware
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, exam scores (USMLE/COMLEX), current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, 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, Delaware issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
The DE board sets Delaware's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$430
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. 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 Delaware medical license
Once you're licensed, the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- March 31 of odd-numbered years; CME period runs April 1 to March 31. A one-year window after expiration allows late renewal; after that the physician must reapply.
- Renewal fee
- Renewal fee not published; late fee: 50% of the renewal fee (late renewal allowed up to 1 year after expiration)
- Continuing education (CME)
- 40 hours of approved CME per full renewal period (Category I AMA or equivalent AOA courses); first renewal: none if licensed under 1 year, 20 hours if 1-2 years.
- Category I courses approved by the AMA, or equivalent AOA-approved courses (Rule 1700 §12.0)
- 1-hour Delaware mandatory training on recognizing and reporting child abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, attested at every renewal (24 Del. C. §1723; Board Mandatory Training page)
- CSR holders: 2 hours of controlled-substance prescribing / chronic pain CE per CSR period (July 1 - June 30, odd years); may overlap with the 40 CME hours
- Random audit: upload certificates in DELPROS only if selected
- How to renew
- Online through DELPROS (Delaware Division of Professional Regulation portal); the renewal notice is emailed a few months before expiration and the fee is shown at renewal.Open the renewal portal
- NoteMDs and DOs are licensed and renewed together by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline; no separate osteopathic board.
- NoteDEA registration renews separately with the DEA.
- NoteThe Delaware CSR renews separately in DELPROS (expires June 30 of odd-numbered years).
Last verified November 4, 2026 from the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesDelaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline - License RenewalDelaware CE and Audit InformationDelaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline - Fee Schedule (late fee 50%)24 Del. Admin. Code 1700, Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline regulations
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Medical credentialing & payer enrollment in Delaware
A Delaware 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 Delaware license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Delaware 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 Delaware. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Delaware 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 Delaware? Start with how to get a new practice credentialed.
How Rivon handles Delaware licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Delaware license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. 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 Delaware 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.
Delaware physician licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a medical license in Delaware?
Most Delaware physician applications take about 60 days once the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline 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 physicians in Delaware?
Physicians in Delaware are licensed by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Delaware physician application fee?
As an estimate, the Delaware physician application fee is around $430. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline before you apply.
How do I renew my Delaware medical license?
In Delaware, renewals are filed with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. How to renew: Online through DELPROS (Delaware Division of Professional Regulation portal); the renewal notice is emailed a few months before expiration and the fee is shown at renewal. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: March 31 of odd-numbered years; CME period runs April 1 to March 31. A one-year window after expiration allows late renewal; after that the physician must reapply. Continuing education: 40 hours of approved CME per full renewal period (Category I AMA or equivalent AOA courses); first renewal: none if licensed under 1 year, 20 hours if 1-2 years. Required topics include Category I courses approved by the AMA, or equivalent AOA-approved courses (Rule 1700 §12.0); 1-hour Delaware mandatory training on recognizing and reporting child abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, attested at every renewal (24 Del. C. §1723; Board Mandatory Training page); CSR holders: 2 hours of controlled-substance prescribing / chronic pain CE per CSR period (July 1 - June 30, odd years); may overlap with the 40 CME hours; Random audit: upload certificates in DELPROS only if selected. This is as published by the board (last verified November 4, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CME hours do I need to renew a medical license in Delaware?
40 CME hours. The Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline publishes the requirement as: 40 hours of approved CME per full renewal period (Category I AMA or equivalent AOA courses); first renewal: none if licensed under 1 year, 20 hours if 1-2 years. Required topics include Category I courses approved by the AMA, or equivalent AOA-approved courses (Rule 1700 §12.0); 1-hour Delaware mandatory training on recognizing and reporting child abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, attested at every renewal (24 Del. C. §1723; Board Mandatory Training page); CSR holders: 2 hours of controlled-substance prescribing / chronic pain CE per CSR period (July 1 - June 30, odd years); may overlap with the 40 CME hours; Random audit: upload certificates in DELPROS only if selected. Last verified November 4, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CME hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a Delaware physician license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician credentialing involve in Delaware?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Delaware 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 — Delaware Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Delaware license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Delaware — including by telehealth — you typically need a Delaware license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Delaware physician licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Delaware 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 Delaware application and payer enrollment end to end.