Consumer Questions
Q: Where can I get information on the Patient Bill of
Rights?
A: Click here for that document.
Q: How can I become a Board member?
A: Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the
Senate. You may apply by contacting the Governor’s Appointment Office
at (850) 488-2183.
Q: Who can attend Board meetings?
A: All Board meetings are open to the public and you are encouraged to
attend.
Q: How can I get a Board agenda?
A: You may request to be placed on the Board's
Interested Parties list. The Board routinely sends Agenda
Outlines to interested parties 7-10 days prior to an upcoming board
meeting. Copies of the full public agenda are also
available, but are subject to a duplication fee.
Q: How can I file a complaint against a licensee?
A:
You may print the Complaint Form with the Authorization for Release of Patient
Records from the list below or call 1-888
419-3456 or (850) 414-1976 to request one by mail. To avoid delays in the process, please complete all sections of the form and attach the requested information. All complaints must be legibly written or typed, and signed.
To file a complaint on a non-medical related business or
profession, please visit the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Q: How can I check if someone is licensed?
A: You may use our License
Look-Up Search Screen. The best results often occur when the system receives the
least amount of information. Some techniques include only providing the county where the practitioner is located or the
last name or the first letter of his name, or select
a profession. If licensee is one of our profiled professions, there will be a
link at the upper right portion of the screen that says Link
to Practitioner Profile. This
will take you to practitioner reported information about their
education, specialty certification, etc.
Q: How can I get a list of licensee information?
A: To obtain an electronic listing of active and inactive licensee’s
mailing addresses and license status for DOH/ MQA regulated professions use
our Licensee Data Informationservice. Please note: The department does
not maintain email addresses, fax or telephone numbers in the normal
course of business.
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Licensure Questions
Q: Are any of the fees refundable?
A: The only fees that are not refundable are the $200.00 application fee
and the $52.00 fingerprint card fee.
Q: Can I write one (1) check?
A: Yes – It is preferred that you write one check made payable to the
Department of Health
Q: How do I contact the examining body?
A: NBOME – 2700 River Road, Suite 407, Des Plaines, IL 60018. COMVEX-USA
– the Board Office. This examination is not intended for initial
licensure or as a replacement for the regular licensure examination, the
COMVEX-USA is for:
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The osteopathic physician originally licensed by an
examination devoid of osteopathic content who is now applying for a
license in a state requiring that the osteopathic physician take an
osteopathic examination.
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The osteopathic physician who is applying for
licensure in a state which imposes a time limit (such as being
examined within ten years) but who has not been tested by a
licensing board or a certifying board within that time.
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The osteopathic physician who is requesting
reinstatement of a license following an interruption in his or her
career.
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The tenured osteopathic physician needing to
demonstrate basic osteopathic medical competence.
Q: Where do I send the NICA fee?
A: The first NICA fee is sent the Board Office. NICA will contact you
directly for any other fees. DO NOT SEND THE FIRST FEE TO NICA.
Q: Do I submit anything to the Board if I am exempt from
NICA?
A: Yes – the NICA form must be submitted to the Board Office even if
you are exempt.
Q: Where do I send the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPBD)
forms?
A: This is a complex process. Once you contact the National Practitioner
Data Bank. The Data Bank will send you a form – "Request for
Information Disclosure" - This form is to be sent to the National
Practitioner Data Bank. The NPBD will send you a second form –
"Response to Information Disclosure Request" – Send this
form to the Board Office. * See application instructions.
Q: I am not a member of the AOA. Why do I have to get an
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Profile?
A: The AOA has a profile on all osteopathic physicians. They provide the
Board with information regarding medical education, training and
licensure in other states.
Q: How does the fingerprint background check work?
A: Once your fingerprint card is received in the Board Office it is sent
to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE checks for
any Florida related criminal charges- a report is then sent to the Board
Office. FDLE then sends the fingerprint card to the Federal Bureau of
Investigations (FBI). The FBI does a nation wide check for any criminal
charges – a report is then sent to the Board Office.
Q: How long does it take to get the fingerprint
background checks from Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)?
A: It takes ~ 2- 4 weeks to get the FDLE report back and 8 – 10 weeks
to get the FBI report back.
Q: When will I get my license?
A: It takes approximately 3-4 weeks from the date the license number is
issued to receive your hard copy license. You can check on the Internet
for your license number at: http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/IRM00PRAES/PRASLIST.ASP .
Q: Where can I get information on the Patient Bill of
Rights?
A: Click here for that
document.
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Renewal Questions
Q: When do I renew my license?
A: All Osteopathic Physicians renew their license March 31 of every
even year.
Q: How do I know the courses I am taking are accepted as
continuing education by the Board?
A: Check with the provider of the course to make sure they hold approval
through the AOA or the AMA. Continuing education requirements can be
found in 64B15-13 F.A.C.
Q: How long do I have to keep my continuing education
certificates?
A: It is not required, but it is recommended that you keep CME
certificates for 5 years.
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