Welcome to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board!

Mission Statement

The Primary Duty of the Board is to Protect 
the Public through Regulation of the Practice
of Naturopathic Medicine.

Online Options

VERIFY A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE  Click on the Physician Search Tab located on the top right of the home page.

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 the 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.

Board Actions  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. 

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.

 

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Continuing Education

NEW 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 on the resources tab. Physicians are required to have 30 hours of continuing medical education each year.
 
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 Resources on the homepage

 

Complaints

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.

Complaint Process/Form

NOTICES

Opioid Overdose Epidemic - State of Emergency Declared
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...
Questions Regarding Scope
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,...
Public Safety Issue
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...

Drug Seeking Behavior
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...
Obudsman-Citizens Aide
The Obudsman-Citizens Aide helps citizens to resolve ongoing issues with state agencies. Click on the Link  www.azoca.gov  CLICK ON THE LINK - HOUSE BILL 2186
GRRC
Pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1033, any person may file a petition with the Governor's Regulatory Review Council for review of a final rule based on the person's belief that the final rule does not meet the requirements of A.R.S. 41-1030. A person may also...
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