Initial Licensing & Renewal Information
Rhode Island Physicians Should be Aware of Phone Scam
Rhode Island physicians have been the target of a scam in which people pose as investigators from the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD) or the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Callers will falsely state that a physician’s medical license is suspended or under investigation and they will request information, like a physician’s NPI number, DEA registration number, and financial information.
The BMLD staff use the email address on file for all correspondence and never request personal information over the telephone.
Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. RENEW ONLINE
If you have previously held a Rhode Island medical license, please contact the Board for a reactivation or reinstatement application.
Initial licensure for a physician is done exclusively through the Federation Credentialing Verification Service (FCVS). Please review our Physician Initial Licensure Qualifications and Application Instructions to begin the process and make sure that you meet all qualifications and submit all the necessary paperwork. MORE