Use the board for the person
As of October 3, 2026, Arizona uses separate boards for different kinds of health professionals. A
The MD degree means medical doctor. A doctor of osteopathic medicine has the DO degree, another kind of doctor degree. The degree tells you which doctor board to use. B
PA means physician assistant. Nurses and PAs use other boards. C
A naturopathic doctor holds a separate Arizona doctor license. It allows some medicine orders, with limits on drugs and how they are given. D
Ask what kind of doctor license the person holds and whether it covers the medicine being offered.
For remote care, say where you will be
Telehealth means care from a distance. Video is an example.
As of October 3, 2026, some clinicians from other states can register to give remote care in Arizona. E
They use the Arizona board for their kind of work and must meet Arizona care rules. E
This is not a full Arizona license. E
Keep the pharmacy check separate
As of October 3, 2026, Arizona licenses pharmacists and issues separate permits to pharmacies. F
Find out the name of the pharmacy preparing or sending your medicine. Use that name for the pharmacy check.
Sources for this note
- A
- BArizona Medical BoardArizona MD record searchArizona Osteopathic BoardArizona DO record search
Evidence as of October 3, 2026.
Back to the note ↑ - CArizona Nursing Board and verification linksArizona Physician Assistant Board
Evidence as of October 3, 2026.
Back to the note ↑ - DArizona law on this doctor’s workArizona board rules for this degree
Evidence as of October 3, 2026.
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- FArizona Pharmacy Board dutiesArizona pharmacy permit requirements
Evidence as of October 3, 2026.
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