Mission Statement
The Primary Duty of the Board is to Protect
the Public through Regulation of the Practice
of Naturopathic Medicine.
Online Options
*** TO RENEW A LICENSE or CERTIFICATE TO DISPENSE DURING THE RENEWAL PERIOD, SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ONLINE OPTIONS BUTTON
CHANGE NAME/ADDRESS Go to Forms Tab located on the top of the home page and complete the fillable form
PRINT A LICENSE COPY Click on the Online Options Button Below. You will be asked to submit your last name and last 4 digits of your SS number. Choose Print License.
PRINT A CERTIFICATE TO DISPENSE COPY Click on the Online Options Button Below. You will be asked to submit your last name and the ast 4 digits of your SS number. Choose Print RX license.
LICENSURE BY UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION
On August 27, 2019, the State of Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board will begin accepting applications for licensure by universal recognition. The universal recognition policy allows Arizona residents to use an out-of-state professional or occupational license to qualify for an Arizona license to work. To qualify, an applicant mustt:
- Prove residency in Arizona.
- Be currently licensed or certified for at least one year in another U.S. state in the discipline applied for and at the same level of practice as recognized in Arizona.
- be in good standing in all states where currently or previously licensed or certified.
- Have met all applicable education, work, exam, and/or clinical supervision requirements in the other state where originally licensed or certified.
- Complete a criminal background check when required by law.
- Take and pass any applicable exam on Arizona State Law.
- Pay all applicable fees to the State of Arizona Naturopathic Physician Medical Board.
To apply via Universal Recognition, please complete the Application form available under the forms tab on the menu bar above.
NOTICE
Pursuant to section 41-1093.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, an agency shall limit all occupational regulations to regulations that a demonstrated to be necessary to specifically fulfill a public health, safety or welfare concern. Pursuant to sections 41-1093.02 and 41-1093.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, you have the right to petition this agency to repeal or modify the occupational regulation or bring an action in court of general jurisdiction to challenge the occupational regulation and to ensure compliance with section 41-1093.01, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Continuing Education
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
As a Naturopathic physician licensed in Arizona, part of the licensure renewal process requires completion of 30 hours of CME each year. At least 10 of those hours must be in the area of pharmacology as it relates to the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease. In addition to the required 10 in this area, SB1001 (2018 First Special Session) The Act adds 32-3248.02, imposing an obligation to complete a minimum three hours of Opioid related CME in the area of substance–use disorder or addiction related.
Please use the CME check sheet available under the resources tab.
The Board accepts CME from programs approved by one or more of the following organizations.
- The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians or any of its constituent organizations.
- The Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association.
- Or any naturopathic licensing authority in the United States or Canada.
- Please reference the rules, R4-18-205. (Continuing Education Requirements)
For approved schools, refer to the Resources tab on the homepage
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT
TO REGISTER WITH THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM
All licensed naturopathic physicians with a DEA Registration or who intend to apply for a DEA Registration in Arizona are required to register with the Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring Program. Registration is available on the State of Arizona Pharmacy Board Website https://pharmacypmp.az.gov
Also review the FAQ link https://pharmacypmp.az.gov/frequently-asked-questions-faqs
Complaints
TO VERIFY A LICENSE
Click on the PHYSICIAN SEARCH TAB located on the far right side of the home page menu bar. In the event the physician has disciplinary actions or orders, the document link will be visible by clicking on the name of the physician or the details option. Please note, some Board Actions may not appear until a few weeks after they are taken due to appeals, effective dates, and other administrative processes. A person may obtain additional public records related to any licensee or certificate holder, including dismissed complaints and nondisciplinary actions and orders, by contacting the board directly. Pursuant to A.R.S. 32-3214, Dismissed complaint records are available to the public, but may not appear on the Board's website. Dismiss means the Board does not issue a disciplinary or nondisciplinary order or action against the licensee or certificate holder. Non-disciplinary orders or actions taken by the Board after January 1, 2018, will be made available on the website for a 5 year period. Letters of concern and advisory letters may not be posted on the website, but are available to the public upon request
A penidng complaint or investigation will not be disclosed to the public.
Content Disclaimer The State of Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board presents the information contained on this website as a service to the public. The Board relies on the information provided by Licensees and Certificate holders to be true and correct as required by statute. It is an act of unprofessional conduct to provide false information to the Board. The Board makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability as to the content of this website, or to the content of any other website to which it may link. Assessing accuracy and reliability of the information obtained from this website is solely the responsibility of the user. The Board is not liable for errors or any damages resulting in the use of the information contained on this website.
TO FILE A COMPLAINT
Anyone, including the Board, may file a complaint against a Licensed Naturopathic Physician. The Board on its own motion may investigate any evidence that appears to show that a doctor of naturopathic medicine is or may be medically incompetent, is or may be guilty of unprofessional conduct or is or may be mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of naturopathic medicine. View the document below for details on the complaint process and the complaint form.
NOTICES
On June 5, 2017 Governor Douglas A. Ducey declared that a State of Emergency exists in Arizona due to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic. For more information regarding this matter, visit www.azhealth.gov/opioids Proper Prescribing is your...
As a licensed naturopathic doctor in the State of Arizona, you are subject to all laws and regulations affecting your practice of medicine. The Board is contacted regularly by current and prospective licensees regarding their scope of practice,...
Physicians: There is an individual who has falsified a State of Arizona Naturopathic Medical License. We recommend if you are in a hiring position, that you verify credentials with the appropriate licensing board, prior to hiring or introduction...
Information Regarding Kratom.
From The State of Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical BoardOn June 5, 2017, Governor Ducey declared a State of Emergency exists in Arizona due to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic.This document is not an all-inclusive list, but is a general guideline...
