Getting licensed to practice as a physician in Missouri means applying through the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, 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 Missouri licensing and credentialing for you.
Official MO boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts websiteHow to get licensed in Missouri
- 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 Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, 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, Missouri issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
The MO board sets Missouri's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$102
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. 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 Missouri medical license
Once you're licensed, the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Deadline
- All physician licenses expire January 31 each year; renewal forms postmarked February 1 or later are delinquent. A license expired more than 6 months needs the full renewal application with all fees and CME (20 CSR 2150-2.050).
- Renewal fee
- $147 (late fee: $25 late renewal (delinquent) fee)
- Continuing education (CME)
- 50 hours of CME per 24-month reporting period (January 1 of even years through December 31 of odd years), including at least 1 hour on the health benefits of nutrition; AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1-A or 2-A and AAFP Prescribed credit are accepted (20 CSR 2150-2.125)
- At least 1 of the 50 hours must cover the health benefits of nutrition
- AMA PRA Category 1 hours are accepted, as are AOA Category 1-A or 2-A and AAFP Prescribed credit
- Alternative: 40 hours, each activity with a post-test, all AMA Category 1 or AOA 1-A
- ABMS/AOA specialty board certification or recertification during the period satisfies the requirement, as do 60+ days in an AOA/AMA-approved internship, residency or advanced fellowship
- No CME is owed for the period of first Missouri licensure if the physician never held a permanent U.S. license
- Attest on the renewal and keep records 3 years; extension requests must be filed before December 31 with a fee ($25 per 2.080; 2.125 says $50)
- No other mandated topics in the Board's CME rule; DEA registrants need the federal one-time 8 hours on opioid/substance use disorders
- How to renew
- Online through the Missouri MOPRO licensing portal, on time or late, with payment online.Open the renewal portal
- NoteMDs renew with the same Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts as DOs.
- NoteRenewal is annual ($147 each January 31) while the CME reporting period is two years.
- NoteReinstatement fee for lapsed licenses is $75; licenses noncurrent 2 years or less need 25 CME hours for each noncurrent calendar year (20 CSR 2150-2.125(11)).
- NoteBNDD registration renews every 12 months ($30) and DEA registration renews separately with the DEA.
Last verified November 5, 2026 from the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
Sources20 CSR 2150-2 (2.050 annual registration, 2.080 fees, 2.125 CME)Missouri Board of Healing Arts - Physicians & Surgeons page (renew in MOPRO)Missouri Healing Arts board
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Medical credentialing & payer enrollment in Missouri
A Missouri 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 Missouri license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Missouri 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 Missouri. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Missouri 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 Missouri? Start with how to get a new practice credentialed.
How Rivon handles Missouri licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Missouri license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. 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 Missouri 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.
Missouri physician licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a medical license in Missouri?
Most Missouri physician applications take about 60 days once the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts 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 Missouri?
Physicians in Missouri are licensed by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Missouri physician application fee?
As an estimate, the Missouri physician application fee is around $102. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts before you apply.
How do I renew my Missouri medical license?
In Missouri, renewals are filed with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. How to renew: Online through the Missouri MOPRO licensing portal, on time or late, with payment online. Renewal cycle: Every year. Deadline: All physician licenses expire January 31 each year; renewal forms postmarked February 1 or later are delinquent. A license expired more than 6 months needs the full renewal application with all fees and CME (20 CSR 2150-2.050). Renewal fee: $147 (late fee: $25 late renewal (delinquent) fee). Continuing education: 50 hours of CME per 24-month reporting period (January 1 of even years through December 31 of odd years), including at least 1 hour on the health benefits of nutrition; AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1-A or 2-A and AAFP Prescribed credit are accepted (20 CSR 2150-2.125). Required topics include At least 1 of the 50 hours must cover the health benefits of nutrition; AMA PRA Category 1 hours are accepted, as are AOA Category 1-A or 2-A and AAFP Prescribed credit; Alternative: 40 hours, each activity with a post-test, all AMA Category 1 or AOA 1-A; ABMS/AOA specialty board certification or recertification during the period satisfies the requirement, as do 60+ days in an AOA/AMA-approved internship, residency or advanced fellowship; No CME is owed for the period of first Missouri licensure if the physician never held a permanent U.S. license; Attest on the renewal and keep records 3 years; extension requests must be filed before December 31 with a fee ($25 per 2.080; 2.125 says $50); No other mandated topics in the Board's CME rule; DEA registrants need the federal one-time 8 hours on opioid/substance use disorders. This is as published by the board (last verified November 5, 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 Missouri?
50 CME hours. The Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts publishes the requirement as: 50 hours of CME per 24-month reporting period (January 1 of even years through December 31 of odd years), including at least 1 hour on the health benefits of nutrition; AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1-A or 2-A and AAFP Prescribed credit are accepted (20 CSR 2150-2.125). Required topics include At least 1 of the 50 hours must cover the health benefits of nutrition; AMA PRA Category 1 hours are accepted, as are AOA Category 1-A or 2-A and AAFP Prescribed credit; Alternative: 40 hours, each activity with a post-test, all AMA Category 1 or AOA 1-A; ABMS/AOA specialty board certification or recertification during the period satisfies the requirement, as do 60+ days in an AOA/AMA-approved internship, residency or advanced fellowship; No CME is owed for the period of first Missouri licensure if the physician never held a permanent U.S. license; Attest on the renewal and keep records 3 years; extension requests must be filed before December 31 with a fee ($25 per 2.080; 2.125 says $50); No other mandated topics in the Board's CME rule; DEA registrants need the federal one-time 8 hours on opioid/substance use disorders. Last verified November 5, 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 Missouri physician license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician credentialing involve in Missouri?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Missouri 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 — Missouri Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Missouri license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Missouri — including by telehealth — you typically need a Missouri license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Missouri physician licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Missouri 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 Missouri application and payer enrollment end to end.