NPI Number
For step-by-step instructions on applying for your NPI number, use the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
Provider Resources
Licensing guides, NPI and DEA resources, malpractice coverage info, tax guidance, and recruiter support for AZ Locums clinicians.
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Everything you need to credential, license, and practice locum with confidence. Jump to a topic below or search the library — our licensing and logistics teams are here when you need hands-on help.
General Resources
Official guides and tools for credentialing, licensing, and compliance.
State Licensing
AZ Locums licensing specialists prepare state-specific checklists for every assignment. Use the selector below to open your state licensing board website.
DEA Certificate
DEA renewal notices are sent electronically to the email address on your registration. For registration, renewal, or address changes, use the official DEA portal.
Advanced Practitioner State Laws & Regulations
Review national resources for NP and PA scope of practice before accepting an assignment in a new state.
Malpractice Insurance
AZ Locums coordinates A-rated medical malpractice insurance at no charge for physicians and advanced practitioners on client assignments. When a state requires patient compensation fund enrollment, our credentialing team guides you through the process.
Tax Support
We cannot provide tax advice, but encourage you to consult a qualified tax advisor about deductions available to independent contractors. You are responsible for filing state, federal, Medicare, and Social Security taxes. AZ Locums issues IRS Form 1099-NEC instead of a W-2.
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) offers qualified physicians a faster path to licensure in member states. Nurse practitioners may qualify under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in participating states.
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