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Practicing in Pennsylvania

• New Graduate Information Sheet

• Summary of Regulations Governing PA Practice

• Regulatory Registration Process

• Click here for information regarding Certification with thePennsylvania State of Board of Medicine

• Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

New PA graduates who wish to work in another state

Note that each state has different rules and regulations regarding obtaining a medical license (temporary and permanent), prescribing privileges, and the scope of practice for PAs. Graduates must obtain these regulations from the State Board of Medicine in the state in which they intend to practice. For a list of the State Boards of Medicine please use the AAPA web site: http://www.aapa.org.

Site providing information for various states on licensing regulations and applications.
State Licensing Authorities-   http://www.docboard.org

Any PA graduate

• Reimbursement information from the PSPA

• To obtain a DEA Number, visit the DEA application Web site at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/online_forms.htm to obtain the necessary form or call the DEA Registration Unit at 800-882-9539.  Request a DEA application, mid-level practitioner addendum form and a mid-level practitioner prescribing manual.

Federation Credentials Verification Service

The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) was established in 1996 to provide a centralized, uniform process for state medical boards as well as private and governmental entities to obtain a verified, primary source record of a physician's core medical credentials. This service is designed to lighten the workload of credentialing staff and reduce duplication of effort by gathering, verifying and permanently storing credentials in a centralized repository for physicians and physician assistants.

FCVS obtains primary source verification of medical education, postgraduate training, licensure examination history, board action history and identity. This repository of information allows an individual to establish a confidential, lifetime professional portfolio that can be forwarded at the individual's request to any interested party, including, but not limited to: state medical boards, hospitals, managed care plans and professional societies.

Local Medical Review Policy

Local medical review policy is an administrative and educational tool to assist providers, physicians and suppliers in submitting correct claims for payment. Local policies outline how contractors will review claims to ensure that they meet Medicare coverage requirements. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that LMRPs be consistent with national guidance (although they can be more detailed or specific), developed with scientific evidence and clinical practice, and are developed through certain specified federal guidelines. Contractor Medical Directors develop these policies.

• Draft LMRPs for your state can be viewed on the Web at:www.DraftLMRP.net

• LMRPs that have gone through the review and comment process and are being utilized can be accessed on-line atwww.lmrp.net