50-State Guide

Northern Mariana Islands

At a Glance

CategoryDetails
IMLC MemberNo
FCVSAccepted
NP Independent PracticeNo
PA Independent PracticeNo
Physician-Owned PC AllowedYes
Max NPs per PhysicianNo Limit
Max PAs per PhysicianNo Limit

Licensure

ItemCost
Initial License$500
Renewal Fee$400
Renewal CycleBiennial
Annualized Cost$200
Controlled Substance RegistrationContact board

Endorsement & Reciprocity

Not yet researched — whether this state offers license-by-endorsement or reciprocity, and its prerequisites, is being verified.

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APC Supervision

In-state requirement for supervising physicians: Must be licensed in CNMI.

Nurse Practitioners

NPs require physician supervision in Northern Mariana Islands.

  • Maximum NPs per physician: N/A

Physician Assistants

PAs require physician supervision in Northern Mariana Islands.

  • Maximum PAs per physician: N/A

CME & Training Requirements

CME & training requirements for Northern Mariana Islands are being compiled; the structured data reflects current verified values.

Fingerprint Requirements

Fingerprint requirements for Northern Mariana Islands are being compiled; the structured data reflects current verified values.

Malpractice Insurance

Malpractice insurance: Not yet verified — whether this state mandates professional liability coverage as a condition of licensure is being researched.

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Giving Up a License

  • Status after lapse: expired and invalid
  • Lapse consequences: A $25.00 late fee is charged on the 1st of each month following the expiration date until the license is renewed or the one-year reinstatement window closes.
  • Reinstatement: Expired for failure to renew, within 1 year of expiration: may be reinstated upon payment of the renewal fee plus late fees accrued for each calendar month until paid. Expired and lapsed for more than 1 year: must file a new application, meet current licensure requirements, and receive Board approval (no streamlined reinstatement).

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Quirks & Gotchas

Detailed Quirks & Gotchas notes for Northern Mariana Islands are being compiled; the structured data reflects current verified values.

Resources

Sources

Data compiled from territorial medical board websites, FSMB, and regulatory filings.

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