Are You On The Web?

The licensing of physicians in Florida is the responsibility of the Florida Department of Health, specifically the Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA). The MQA has three basic functions: licensure, enforcement and information. Much of the information compiled by MQA is public record and every physician should occasionally query the following sites for their own information.

Paid Malpractice Claims

This site is maintained by the Florida Department of Financial Services and provides closed claim information on physicians, hospitals and lawyers. If you have ever had a paid claim you should query this database to ensure the accuracy of the report. You have the ability to amend the description of the paid claim. Many malpractice carriers may or may not submit their description of the loss to you for review prior to submission. It is a good idea to routinely review this site for accuracy.

Physician Profile

This site offers quite a bit of information about you, including training, board certification, community involvement, awards, criminal, discipline and malpractice information. Some of the information is not verified by the State of Florida and may be incorrect. Under the "Proceeds and Actions" tab is a link to the Department of Financial Services webpage on reported malpractice claims.

Medical License

This site provides basic information on any physician licensed with the state of Florida. It will provide your exact name, address and license number. It also provides you with various links to other sites.

National Practiioner's Data Bank

Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the site is a confidential information clearing house created by Congress to improve healthcare quality, protect the public, and reduce health care fraud and abuse in the U.S.