State guide · New Mexico · Licensing
New Mexico licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for New Mexico.
Medical board
New Mexico Medical Board
License timeline
60–90 days
IMLC member
No
CME hours
75 per 3 yrs
Renewal cycle
3 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
New Mexico physicians apply to the New Mexico Medical Board. New Mexico passed IMLC enabling legislation; Verify current implementation status.
NM requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through NM Medical Board online portal
- •IMLC: Verify current implementation status
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (2 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $400 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
New Mexico requires a NM Controlled Substance Registration from the Board of Pharmacy in addition to the federal DEA registration.
Issuing agency: New Mexico Board of Pharmacy
Processing timeline: Verify
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: New Mexico Human Services Department — Medical Assistance Division
New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) enrollment is administered through NM Medicaid Provider Enrollment.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–90 days
- •Apply through NM Medicaid Provider Enrollment
- •Centennial Care MCO credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
New Mexico permits telehealth. NM license required to treat NM-located patients.
- •NM license required to treat NM-located patients
CME requirements
New Mexico requires 75 CME hours per 3-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 75 per 3-year cycle
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a medical license in New Mexico?
New Mexico medical license applications typically take 60–90 days.
Is New Mexico a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)?
No. New Mexico is not currently an IMLC member state, so physicians must apply directly through the New Mexico Medical Board.
How many CME hours are required to renew a medical license in New Mexico?
Physicians in New Mexico must complete 75 CME hours per 3-year renewal cycle.
Does New Mexico require a separate controlled-substance registration?
Yes. In addition to a DEA registration, New Mexico requires a separate state-level controlled-substance registration through New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Official resources
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