How to verify a Medical Director's board certification

ABMS is the standard. Here's how to verify any named Medical Director's credentials.

Step 1 — ABMS verification

Go to abms.org/board-certification. Enter the doctor's name. Verify board certification status (active, expired, never certified).

Step 2 — State license check

Each state has a medical license lookup. Verify active license in the doctor's claimed primary state.

Step 3 — NPI check

NPPES NPI registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov confirms NPI number and basic credentials.

Red flags

• Medical Director name not disclosed.
• ABMS verification not found.
• Expired board certification.
• Active state board disciplinary actions.