State guides
State requirements for independent physicians
Everything you need to start and run an independent practice, organized by state. Select a category below to find state-specific guidance.
Licensing requirements
State medical license requirements, DEA registration, IMLC eligibility, and Medicaid enrollment — organized by state.
- •State medical board requirements and timelines
- •DEA registration per state and location
- •Interstate Medical Licensure Compact eligibility
- •State controlled substance registration
- •Medicaid enrollment portal and timelines
Business requirements
Entity formation rules, Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine, tax considerations, and employment law — organized by state.
- •Required entity type by state (LLC, PLLC, PC)
- •CPOM enforcement and MSO requirements
- •State franchise and income tax considerations
- •Medical board entity registration
- •State-specific employment law nuances
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