Categories
- State Medical & Osteopathic Boards and Licensure Verification (71)
- Learn More About Board Certification - What it is, Why it is important (3)
- Non-Physicians: Physician Assistants (3)
- Physicians in Other Countries (1)
- Various Top Doctors and Best Doctor Lists (13)
Primary Listings
Help Guide - Three Steps to Begin the Credentials Check (READ ME)
1. Check your doctor's license and any disciplinary actions at your state's official site (see category above). 2. Instead of assuming your physician is Board-certified, verify it at the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), and make sure it is in the specialty you expected. 3. Check your physician at the American Medical Assn. (AMA Doctor Finder). Is all the information consistent with what the hospital's and clinic's websites say about the doctor? If you find any discrepancies or red-flags, then ask more questions
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) - What is Your Doctor's Specialty?
ABMS is a highly-regarded, not-for-profit organization comprising 24 medical specialty boards, that oversees physician certification in the US. See whether your doctor is board-certified in his/her specialty (such as Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, OB/GYN, Surgery, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, etc.) and in his/her subspecialty (such as Cardiovascular Disease, Geriatric Medicine, Oncology, Endocrinology, Neonatal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, etc.) Click on Is Your Doctor Certified on the left of the ABMS page. Registration (free) is required, but in many years of using this site, the editor has experienced no down-side to it & would encourage visitors to use the site
AMA Doctor Finder
American Medical Association site provides information on members of the AMA first, but also lists information on non-member physicians. Site reports over 814,000 physicians listed, and shows board certification as well as training. However, you may not find all doctors who are not members of the AMA, nor those not Board-certified.
Board Certified Orthodontists
Find an orthodontist who is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Click on Find an ABO Diplomate. Website explains qualifications of these specialized dentists
Doctor and Dentist Ratings and Reviews
Patients may rate anyone called Doctor (such as chiropractors and dentists) in the US and selected countries at this site: RateMDs.com. As of August 2009, very few physicians had more than 30 patient ratings. Most physicians only have one patient rating. Doctors are rated on punctuality, helpfulness and knowledge. May sort list by city or number of ratings. Consumers may add a comment
Find an Oncologist American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Interactive database to help you find a board-certified physician with specialties in the specific type of cancer expertise you're interested in, or types of oncology, tumors, etc. From the American Society of Clinical Oncology (cancer.net) ASCO website
Fraud Prevention & Detection - State Counts & links to individuals excluded from Medicare
Office of Inspector General, HHS - Lists individuals and businesses by state who have been excluded from receiving payment from Medicare and Medicaid, due to license revocation, suspension or surrender; program-related fraud; patient abuse or neglect, and other reasons such as default on Health Education Assistance Loans. Nearly 45,000 listings as of June 2009. All states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
NCQA Physician Recognition Programs: Back Pain, Diabetes, Heart & Stroke
Lists physicians who meet program requirements and high-quality care standards in Back Pain care, Diabetes, Heart/Stroke and Patient-Centered Medical Home. NCQA is National Committee for Quality Assurance, and is more commonly known as NCQA. Limited information on doctors - name, address, phone
Other Helpful Listings
Anti-Fraud Resource Center for Consumers (NHCAA)
Healthcare fraud is estimated at $60 billion (at least 3%) in annual payment costs, according to the National Health Care Anti-fraud Association (NHCAA). Here's what consumers can do to help avoid health care scams and illegal medical charges; and where to report suspected criminal health insurance activity
Fraud Prevention - See Who is Excluded from Medicare ...
Site by the HHS Office of Inspector General allows consumer to search for a specific name of a person or business to see if they have been excluded from receiving payment from Medicare and Medicaid, due to license revocation, suspension or surrender; program-related fraud; patient abuse or neglect, and other reasons such as default on Health Education Assistance Loans. Database contains physicians, nurses, nurses’ aides, hospital employees, pharmacists, nursing home operators and more. Nearly 45,000 listings as of June 2009