State guide · Nevada · Licensing
Nevada licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Nevada.
Medical board
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
License timeline
60–120 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
40 per 2 yrs
Renewal cycle
2 years
Separate CS registration
Yes
The information on this page is provided for general reference only and may not reflect recent regulatory or legislative changes. State licensing requirements, fees, and timelines change frequently. Always verify requirements directly with the relevant state agency or a qualified legal or compliance professional before making practice decisions. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
State medical license
Nevada physicians apply to the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (MD) or the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Nevada is an IMLC member.
Nevada requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and Nevada Jurisprudence Examination.
- •Apply through Nevada Board of Medical Examiners online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 3 years postgraduate training (Verify — Nevada is more restrictive than most)
- •Nevada Jurisprudence Examination required
- •Initial license fee approximately $800 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Nevada requires a Nevada Controlled Substance Registration from the State Board of Pharmacy in addition to the federal DEA registration.
Issuing agency: Nevada State Board of Pharmacy
Processing timeline: Verify
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Nevada Department of Health and Human Services — Division of Health Care Financing and Policy
Nevada Medicaid enrollment is administered through Nevada Medicaid Provider Enrollment.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–120 days
- •Apply through Nevada Medicaid Provider Enrollment
- •Managed care plan credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Nevada permits telehealth. Nevada license required to treat Nevada-located patients.
- •Nevada license required to treat Nevada-located patients
CME requirements
Nevada requires 40 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle, with at least 2 hours in ethics.
Total hours: 40 per 2-year cycle
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a medical license in Nevada?
Nevada medical license applications typically take 60–120 days.
Is Nevada a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)?
Yes. Nevada is an IMLC member state, which can speed up licensure for physicians who qualify for the compact process.
How many CME hours are required to renew a medical license in Nevada?
Physicians in Nevada must complete 40 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Does Nevada require a separate controlled-substance registration?
Yes. In addition to a DEA registration, Nevada requires a separate state-level controlled-substance registration through Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.
Official resources
Bookmark these official agency portals for Nevada licensing, controlled-substance registration, and Medicaid enrollment.
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