- 1). Contact the medical board in your state. Most states post background information of medical professionals practicing in their jurisdiction. The Medical Board of California, for example, posts a page on the website where you can type the name of the physician and the city and county where she is located. You also have a choice to type in her license number and license type to avoid going through the list of physicians with similar names.
To get a more comprehensive report, consult the Federation of State Medical Boards. They have a nationwide database of medical practitioners' profiles. No matter which state the physician practiced in in the past, they have the record. The 2010 fee per profile is $9.95. If the information you are looking for are not available online, call the medical board. You will find their phone number on the contact page in their website. Alternatively, send them a letter. Clearly state your concern and your reason. List all the questions you want to be answered. Their mailing address is also on the contact page in their website. - 2). Ask for information from authorized private institutions like your local hospital or your health insurance provider. Every institution does comprehensive reviews of their health care professionals' credentials. It is their responsibility to ensure that every physician in their team maintain his credibility.
Get your local hospital's number from the phone directory or directly from their information booth. Your healthcare insurance provider's contact information can be found in the coverage literature they send you every year or on your insurance card. - 3). Direct your inquiry to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It provides a mailing address, phone number and email address on its website for public inquiries. It also directs you to other sites that can help you. When navigating the website, click the topic that best describe your needs to get the right contact information
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