State guide · North Dakota · Licensing
North Dakota licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for North Dakota.
Medical board
North Dakota Board of Medicine
License timeline
30–60 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
60 per 2 yrs
Renewal cycle
2 years
Separate CS registration
No
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
North Dakota physicians apply to the North Dakota Board of Medicine. North Dakota is an IMLC member and SPL-eligible.
ND requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through ND Board of Medicine online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (3 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $500 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
North Dakota does not require a separate state-level Controlled Substance Registration beyond the federal DEA registration. ND prescribers must register with the ND PDMP.
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services — Medical Services
North Dakota Medicaid enrollment is administered through the ND Medicaid Provider Enrollment portal.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 30–90 days
- •Apply through ND Medicaid Provider Enrollment
- •Mostly fee-for-service
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
North Dakota permits telehealth, with provisions to expand access in rural communities. ND license required to treat ND-located patients.
- •ND license required to treat ND-located patients
CME requirements
North Dakota requires 60 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 60 per 2-year cycle
No specific mandatory topic requirements at the state level.
Official resources
Bookmark these official agency portals for North Dakota licensing, controlled-substance registration, and Medicaid enrollment.
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