$899 flat fee — we prepare and track your Florida medical license application end to end. $1,497 if you have prior discipline, a malpractice suit, or anything on your record to explain.
Florida Medical Licensing & Florida Board of Medicine Application Support
We prepare and manage Florida Department of Health / MQA applications for MDs, DOs, PAs, ARNPs, and allied health professionals — including the Board of Medicine, Board of Osteopathic Medicine, IMLC, and out-of-state telehealth registration.
Flat-fee pricing in Florida
One published flat fee, confirmed in writing before any work starts. Board, FCVS, verification, fingerprint, and exam fees are paid directly to those agencies and are never marked up by us.
$899
Standard physician licensure
A clean record with nothing to explain to the board.
- Full application prepared and submitted-ready for one state and one license type
- FCVS, primary-source verifications, and credentialing paperwork coordinated
- Every board deficiency-response package prepared until the file is complete
- Status tracking and follow-up with the board through to issuance
$1,497
Licensure with a history to explain
Any prior discipline, malpractice suit, settlement, investigation, board inquiry, hospital action, or unresolved question on your record — whether or not discipline was ever entered.
- Everything in the standard engagement
- Written explanation and disclosure package for each reportable event
- Supporting records assembled: court, settlement, hospital, and prior-board documents
- Prepared responses for board follow-up questions and interview preparation
What counts as "a history to explain"
Discipline does not have to have been entered. If any of these appear anywhere in your record, the application requires disclosure work and is priced at the higher flat fee:
- • Any board discipline, consent order, reprimand, probation, or fine
- • A malpractice lawsuit — filed, settled, dismissed, or pending
- • A malpractice settlement or judgment, at any amount
- • An open or closed board investigation or complaint
- • A hospital privileging denial, restriction, resignation, or non-renewal
- • A prior license denial, withdrawal, lapse, or non-renewal in any state
- • Any criminal charge, DUI, or diversion program
- • A National Practitioner Data Bank report of any kind
Choose the correct fee
Clean record or a history that must be explained?
The price is based on the work your record requires—not on whether a prior event ultimately became formal discipline. Disclose it at intake so the application and source records stay consistent.
$899 — clean record
For one state and one license type when there is no adverse history or reportable event to explain. We prepare the application, organize the supporting record, coordinate the checklist, and track the file after you submit it.
$1,497 — history to explain
This applies when any event needs disclosure or explanation—even if no discipline was entered, a case was dismissed, or an investigation closed without action.
- Any board discipline, consent order, reprimand, probation, or fine
- A malpractice lawsuit — filed, settled, dismissed, or pending
- A malpractice settlement or judgment, at any amount
- An open or closed board investigation or complaint
- A hospital privileging denial, restriction, resignation, or non-renewal
- A prior license denial, withdrawal, lapse, or non-renewal in any state
- Any criminal charge, DUI, or diversion program
- A National Practitioner Data Bank report of any kind
What to gather before we start for Florida
You do not need every document in hand before contacting us. This list lets us identify missing records early, before they hold up board review.
- Government-issued identification and current contact information
- Medical school, graduation date, degree, and ECFMG details if applicable
- Every internship, residency, fellowship, and postgraduate training program
- Every current, inactive, expired, or surrendered professional license
- USMLE or COMLEX history and an existing FCVS profile, if you have one
- A complete work and activity history, including explanations for gaps
- Malpractice carrier and claim history, including dismissed or settled matters
- Every board letter, hospital action, investigation, court record, or NPDB report
What the board will evaluate
Requirements vary by profession and pathway. Common review areas include identity, education, examinations, postgraduate training, background history, and records from every prior board.
- LCME-accredited (MD) or AOA-accredited (DO) medical school
- USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 — or COMLEX Levels 1, 2, and 3
- At least one year of ACGME/AOA postgraduate training (additional years for IMGs)
- ECFMG certification for international medical graduates
- Livescan criminal background screening
- Disclosure of malpractice, disciplinary, and NPDB history
- Verification of every active/inactive license held in any state or country
- CME as required by the applicable Florida Board
What happens next—and what can delay a license
No consultant controls the board’s decision or calendar. Starting with a complete, consistent record reduces avoidable delays; third-party verification and individual board review still take time.
1. Scope and record review
We identify the state, license type, required pathway, and whether your history needs additional disclosure documents.
2. Application preparation
We organize your chronology, prepare the application and explanations, and give you a submission-ready package to review and sign.
3. Third-party verification
Medical schools, training programs, examination services, prior boards, fingerprint vendors, and FCVS send records on their own schedules.
4. Board review and follow-up
After you submit, we track the file and prepare your response package if the board identifies a missing item or asks for clarification.
Common reasons files stop moving
- A training program or prior licensing board has not returned verification
- Dates in the application do not match a CV, FCVS profile, or source record
- An employment or training gap is missing a complete explanation
- A lawsuit, settlement, investigation, hospital action, or license event was omitted
- Fingerprints, examination scores, transcripts, or ECFMG records are still pending
- The board placed the file on a committee or meeting agenda for individual review
Florida medical board quick links
Looking for the board itself, or checking whether a license is active? These go straight to the official Florida pages — no signup, no form.
PF Consulting Firm is an independent consulting firm and is not affiliated with the Florida Department of Health, the Board of Medicine, or the Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Board decisions, fees, and processing timelines are controlled solely by the board. We prepare, organize, and track applications; we do not issue licenses and cannot promise approval or a specific issuance date. Board contact: (850) 245-4131, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-03, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3253.
How Florida medical licensing actually works
Every physician license in Florida is issued through the Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA). MDs are regulated by the Florida Board of Medicine; DOs by the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine. PAs, ARNPs, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals each sit under their own Florida board within MQA. Applications, renewals, and disciplinary matters all flow through the MQA online portal.
The Florida application is document-heavy. Any gap in medical education verification, postgraduate training certificates, malpractice history, or CME can move a file to a deficiency queue where it waits for the next Board review. Our role is to assemble a complete packet the first time, coordinate FCVS where useful, and respond quickly to any Board request so the file keeps moving.
Florida medical licensing services we handle
MD & DO initial licensure
Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine application preparation, FCVS coordination, and Board follow-through.
PA, ARNP & allied health
Physician Assistant, ARNP, and allied-health licensing under the respective Florida boards within MQA.
IMLC through Florida
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact — both SPL applications and Florida issuance for physicians licensed in a member state.
Renewals & reinstatement
Biennial MQA renewals, CME reconciliation, delinquent renewals, and null-and-void reinstatement.
Telehealth registration
Florida Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration for physicians and eligible providers seeing Florida patients remotely.
Credentialing & CAQH
Medicare, Florida Medicaid, and commercial payer enrollment once the Florida license is issued.
Florida MD/DO licensure requirements at a glance
- Graduation from an LCME-accredited (MD) or AOA-accredited (DO) medical school
- USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 — or COMLEX Levels 1, 2, and 3
- At least one year of ACGME/AOA postgraduate training (additional years for IMGs)
- ECFMG certification for international medical graduates
- Livescan criminal background screening
- Disclosure of malpractice, disciplinary, and NPDB history
- Verification of every active/inactive license held in any state or country
- CME as required by the applicable Florida Board (confirm current hours on MQA)
Requirements are set by the Florida Board of Medicine, Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and other MQA boards. Rules change — always confirm current requirements directly on the Florida DOH/MQA website.
Timeline & process
State fees are set by MQA and change periodically — always verify current fees on the Florida DOH license portal. Our service fee is separate and disclosed in advance. Timelines depend on the Board and are not guaranteed.
Important disclosures
PF Consulting Firm is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Our licensing services are administrative and consulting in nature. Licensure decisions are made solely by the Florida Board of Medicine, Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and other Florida boards under MQA. We do not guarantee approval, issuance, or any specific processing time.
The client is responsible for the accuracy of all information submitted and for timely response to Board inquiries. Fees, statutes, and rules cited on this page reflect our understanding at time of publication and may have changed; verify current requirements on the Florida DOH/MQA site before relying on them.
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We serve physicians and allied health professionals across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and statewide.
Florida medical license FAQ
Which Florida agency issues medical licenses?
Physician licensing in Florida runs through the Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA). MDs are licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and DOs by the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Physician Assistants, ARNPs, and most allied health professions are licensed by their own boards under MQA. All applications are filed through the MQA online portal.
How long does a Florida medical license take?
MQA generally reviews complete MD and DO applications within roughly 60 to 120 days of receipt of a full file. Timing depends on training verification, FCVS turnaround, response to any board deficiency letters, and the Board's meeting schedule. We do not guarantee a processing time — the Board controls the calendar.
Does Florida require FCVS?
The Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine accept FCVS for primary-source verification of medical education and postgraduate training. FCVS is not always mandatory, but for IMGs and physicians licensed in multiple states it typically speeds review. We coordinate the FCVS profile alongside the state application.
What are the core requirements for a Florida MD license?
Graduation from an LCME-accredited medical school (MD) or AOA-accredited school (DO), completion of USMLE or COMLEX all three steps within a Board-recognized window, at least one year of ACGME/AOA postgraduate training (more for IMGs), a criminal background screen through Livescan, malpractice and disciplinary history disclosure, and a completed application through the MQA portal. Board rules change — always confirm current requirements on the Florida Board of Medicine site.
Does Florida participate in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact?
Yes. Florida is a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), which offers a streamlined licensure pathway for physicians already licensed in another IMLC member state. We handle both the SPL and the Florida issuance side of the IMLC process.
How does Florida handle telehealth for out-of-state providers?
Florida offers an Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration for physicians and certain allied health providers who see Florida patients remotely without a Florida license, subject to statutory conditions. It is a registration, not a license, and has separate rules. We file both full licenses and telehealth registrations.
Do you handle renewals and reinstatements?
Yes — biennial renewals, delinquent renewals, CME reconciliation, and reinstatement of null-and-void or lapsed licenses under MQA. Reinstatement timelines are longer than initial licensure; start early.
Do you serve all of Florida?
Yes. Intake is remote across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and statewide.
Where is the Florida medical board located and how do I contact it?
The Florida Board of Medicine sits inside the Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-03, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3253, phone (850) 245-4131. We are not the board; we prepare and track the file that goes to it.
How do I look up or verify a Florida medical license?
Use the Florida MQA license verification search at mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us. Verification through the official registry is the only record employers, payers, and hospitals accept.
What does the Florida Board of Medicine not handle?
Osteopathic physicians are licensed by the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, nurses and APRNs by the Florida Board of Nursing, pharmacists by the Board of Pharmacy, dentists by the Board of Dentistry, and healthcare facilities such as clinics, ALFs, and home health agencies by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Does the Florida board handle complaints and discipline?
Yes. The Board of Medicine, through DOH/MQA, investigates complaints against its licensees and takes disciplinary action, and final orders become part of the public license record. Prior discipline must be disclosed and reconciled in any later application — we prepare that disclosure record, we do not represent anyone before the board.
The Florida medical board, explained
The “Florida medical board” people search for is really two boards inside one agency. Physician licensing runs through the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA), at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-03, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3253. MDs sit under the Florida Board of Medicine; DOs under the Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
Both boards license, renew, and discipline, and both act on licensure items at scheduled meetings rather than continuously — which is why one missing verification can cost a meeting cycle instead of a few days.
PF Consulting Firm is an independent consulting firm. We are not the board, not affiliated with the State of Florida, and we cannot approve, expedite, or guarantee a license. What we control is the completeness and sequencing of your file before it reaches MQA.
Who the board licenses
Physicians (MD), physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants under the Board of Medicine, with osteopathic physicians licensed by the Board of Osteopathic Medicine — all administered through DOH/MQA.
Who the board does not license
Registered nurses and APRNs (Florida Board of Nursing), pharmacists and pharmacies (Board of Pharmacy), dentists (Board of Dentistry), and healthcare facilities such as clinics, ALFs, and home health agencies (Agency for Health Care Administration).
Board contact
Florida Board of Medicine / DOH Medical Quality Assurance — 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-03, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3253. (850) 245-4131. Public license verification: Florida MQA license verification.
Other PF Consulting Firm services
Licensing is one division. Practitioners and business owners who come to us for Florida licensing also use these teams.
Document support for individuals and small businesses across our service states.
Court-ready document preparation for self-represented filers.
Attorney-directed and self-represented document support, research, and case organization.
Mobile notary, loan signing, and apostille handling.
Business financial organization, bookkeeping structure, and funding readiness.
Credit reporting education and dispute-process guidance.
Healthcare consulting across Florida
Licensing is one part of opening or expanding a practice. These pages cover entity structure, payer credentialing, AHCA facility requirements and compliance in the Florida markets we work in most.