A question worth asking
Who would actually assess you?
Before comparing treatment plans, could you note who would carry out your assessment?
A name on a website
Keep it as a starting point for a check.
A board record
A state medical board holds a doctor’s license record and public disciplinary information.
Where will you join the visit from?
A doctor generally needs a license or other authorization in the state where you join the visit, under the rules current on September 26, 2026.
The details and limited exceptions depend on that state’s rules.
The medical-board directory below leads to state and territorial licensing boards.
What would you like confirmed?
Request your clinician’s full name, the kind of license they hold, and the places where they can provide care. Match those details with the state board’s record.
The directory linked here is for doctors. Your visit may instead be with a nurse practitioner, a nurse with advanced training, or a physician assistant, trained to provide medical care.
The rules that apply to care and prescribing by nurse practitioners and physician assistants differ among states, as of September 26, 2026.
Ask the service which job the person does, whether their license lets them write this prescription where you are, and which state board can confirm that.
Space for your answers
Write for your own use. Keep a copy before leaving this page.
Use the name given for the person who would see you.
Note any mismatch or point you do not understand.