A Physician’s Guide to the Indiana Medical License Renewal

The Indiana medical license renewal process for physicians slightly varies from other U.S. states.

If you’re about to renew your license, here’s your comprehensive guide to medical licensing renewal, according to Indiana Medical Licensing Board guidelines.

Key Takeaways

• Indiana medical licenses must be renewed by October 31st of odd-numbered years.
• Physicians need two CME hours on opioid prescribing for license renewal.
• License renewal fees are $200, with additional fees for CSR and DEA numbers.
• Online renewal involves filling forms, answering questions, and paying fees securely.

When Should You Renew Your Physician Medical License?

You should renew your medical license before October 31st of every odd-numbered year. This means that those who got their physician licenses in 2023 have two years before they expire. The next deadline for license renewal is on October 31, 2025.

You’ll receive a notice via email or physical mail around 90 days before the expiration date to ensure you don’t miss the renewal process.

Note that your Control Substance Registration (CSR) number must be renewed simultaneously but separately from your medical license. Meanwhile, you must renew your U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number every three years from its assigned date.

What Are the Requirements for Renewing a Physician’s Medical License in Indiana?

Indiana has no set number of required Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit hours for license renewal.

However, physicians must complete two hours of CME on opioid prescribing and opioid abuse.

How Much Is the Renewal Fee?

Renewal fees for physicians cost $200. Late fees cost an additional $50.

Meanwhile, renewal fees for the CSR and DEA numbers are $60 and $888, respectively.

What Is the Renewal Process in Indiana?

Here’s a step-by-step renewal process for your physician license in Indiana.

Fill Out the Renewal Form Online

All applications are made online via the Professional Licensing Agency website.

Fill out all the information required, from your personal information to your medical experience since the last renewal cycle. It takes minutes to complete the form. Take this opportunity to update any personal or contact information.

If you’re having difficulties renewing your license status online, you may request a paper renewal application via email to the PLA or Medical Licensing Board staff at pla3@pla.in.gov.

Pay the Renewal Fee

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency accepts credit or debit card payments for online applications. They accept checks and money orders made payable to the agency for paper applications.

Note that the Board will not process applications without payment.

Answer Renewal Questions

You need to answer several questions about practice since your last application or renewal. For physicians, these questions may include information on criminal offenses, pending formal charges, and DEA registration suspension.

If you respond ‘yes’ to a question, consider consulting with a medical license attorney to draft an explanation and gather documentation for the Board.

If you answer ‘no’ to all questions, your application will be processed and available for verification the next business day. Once your license is renewed, you may start your medical practice again.

Make a Personal Appearance if Requested

The Board may request your appearance to ask or clarify any questions regarding your renewal questions.

This process is an informal question-and-answer session between a full or small group of Board members and the licensee. Your counsel or attorney may represent you during this session.

The Board will then determine if they will renew your license or refer you to the Office of the Attorney General for further investigation.

Work with a Licensing Consultant for Guidance and Assistance

A licensing renewal can be a hassle to complete for some, especially in the middle of their practice.

If you lack time or are unsure how to renew your medical license in Indiana, consider getting a licensing assistance service to ensure you submit all your requirements before the deadline.

If you want to know how this service can help you, feel free to connect with Physician Thrive’s Consultant. Ask us any of your licensing concerns, and we’ll help you renew your license before the expiration date!