Physicians Credentials
If you’re seeking information regarding your physicians credentials there are two databanks in the U.S. Office of the Inspector General. These databanks work together to collect information concerning various physicians and other healthcare providers. However, this information cannot be accessed by the general public and is only made available to credentialing organizations and the government. The NPDB or The National Practitioner Data Bank was created to obstruct the movement of problematic doctors and practitioners. It is compulsory for all licensing boards to report any action that restricts, suspends or revokes a license for reasons that are related to the physician’s professional conduct or competence. Such professional boards are required to report the professional approach of a physician that could adversely affect his or her membership.
