Nevada Medical License & Board of Medical Examiners Help
We prepare and track Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (NSBME) and Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine applications for MDs, DOs, PAs, and allied health — plus IMLC, credentialing, and clinic licensing statewide.
Getting a NV medical license without the back-and-forth
Nevada splits physician licensure between two boards: MDs and physician assistants go to the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, DOs to the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Applicants routinely file with the wrong board, lose the fee, and start over.
We route the file to the correct board on day one, drive the verifications Nevada requires from every prior training program and licensing state, and — for physicians already licensed in a compact state — evaluate whether the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is the faster path into Nevada before anything is filed.
Nevada medical license services we handle
New NSBME application
Initial MD licensure with full packet preparation, verification chasing, and Board follow-up through issuance.
Osteopathic (DO) licensure
Applications through the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, routed correctly the first time.
IMLC compact licensure
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact filings for physicians with a state of principal license elsewhere.
Renewals & reinstatement
Nevada renewal cycles, CME reconciliation, and reinstatement of expired or inactive licenses.
Credentialing & CAQH
CAQH profile build, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer enrollment once the license is issued.
Facility licensing
Nevada DPBH clinic, MedSpa, home health, and ancillary facility licensing support.
NV medical license requirements at a glance
- Degree from an LCME-accredited (MD) or AOA-accredited (DO) school, or a Board-recognized international program
- USMLE or COMLEX — all three steps
- ACGME or AOA postgraduate training verified directly by each program (additional years required for IMGs)
- Primary-source verification from every state where you have ever held a license
- Fingerprint-based criminal background check
- Malpractice and disciplinary history disclosure with supporting records
- Nevada-required continuing education, including ethics and controlled-substance topics
- ECFMG certification for international medical graduates
Fees and timeline
Board fees and timelines change. Always confirm current amounts on the board's official fee schedule. Our service fee is separate and covers preparation, verification coordination, and board follow-up.
Nevada board lookup & license verification
Who regulates what in Nevada, and where to verify a license. Filing with the wrong board — or verifying against the wrong registry — is one of the most common and most expensive mistakes in state licensure.
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (NSBME)
Allopathic physicians (MD), physician assistants, perfusionists, respiratory therapists, and practitioners of respiratory care.
NSBME license lookupNevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic physicians (DO) and the physician assistants they supervise.
Osteopathic Board lookupInterstate Medical Licensure Compact — Nevada
Nevada participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. If your state of principal license is a compact member, the IMLC route into Nevada is usually materially faster than a standard application — we evaluate both before filing.
Ready to start your Nevada medical license application?
We serve clinicians across Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Summerlin, Sparks, and statewide. All intake is remote — book a call and we'll get your file moving today.
NV medical license FAQ
Which board issues Nevada medical licenses?
It depends on your degree. MDs and their physician assistants are licensed by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners; DOs and the PAs they supervise are licensed by the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Filing with the wrong board means losing the fee and restarting.
Does Nevada accept the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact?
Yes. Nevada participates in the IMLC. Physicians whose state of principal license is a compact member can typically reach a Nevada license faster through the compact than through a standard application. We evaluate both routes at intake.
How long does a Nevada medical license take?
A complete standard application generally moves in a matter of months, driven by how quickly training programs and prior licensing states respond. IMLC filings are usually faster. The boards control the calendar; we do not guarantee timing.
Does Nevada verify every state I have been licensed in?
Yes. Nevada requires verification from every jurisdiction where you have ever held a license, including inactive and expired ones. We identify and request all of them up front, since a single missing verification holds the entire file.
Can you handle Las Vegas MedSpa and clinic licensing too?
Yes. Alongside physician licensure we handle Nevada facility licensing through the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, business structure, and payer credentialing for new Las Vegas and Reno clinics.
Do you serve all of Nevada?
Yes — Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Summerlin, Sparks, Carson City, and statewide. All intake is remote.