Qualifications of Health Care Providers
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Is there a way I can check on how qualified a provider is?
Yes, you have a few options. You can go by what your friends or relatives say. You can also call the provider's office and ask the office staff what the providers credentials are. Every provider should be licensed to provide care by the state in which they work.
A way to find information on the quality of care of different providers is to go to the website docboard.org.
You can find out if a provider is board certified by calling The American Board of Medical Specialties at (800) 776-2378 or checking the website abms.org. "Certified" means that the provider has finished a training program in one area of medicine and has passed an exam (board) that tests her or his knowledge, skills, and experience to provide quality care.
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Updated 11/20/2008
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