Which ABMS board certifies anesthesiology physicians?
ABMS lists the American Board of Anesthesiology as the member board, with a certificate in Anesthesiology.
Anesthesiology board certification and credentialing
ABMS lists the American Board of Anesthesiology as the member board for anesthesiology. A credentialing office verifies the physician’s license, board certification with that board, any subspecialty certificate the physician claims, and the privileges requested.
ABMS facts
- ABMS member board
- American Board of Anesthesiology
- Certificate
- Anesthesiology
- Subspecialty certificates listed by ABMS
- Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Neurocritical Care
- Pain Medicine
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Sleep Medicine
ABMS lists a critical care subspecialty certificate for this board. See the critical care guides.
What a credentialing office verifies
- The physician’s medical license.
- Board certification with the American Board of Anesthesiology.
- A subspecialty certificate, only if the physician claims one.
- The privileges the physician is requesting.
Credentialing, privileging and payer enrollment are separate steps; see credentialing vs privileging vs payer enrollment.
Licensing
Board certification does not replace a state license. See physician licensing by state and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact guide.
NPs and PAs
NPs and PAs in the same service line are credentialed separately; see the NP and PA offer checklist.
Sources
Check the ABMS list and the named board for current certificate details.
Frequently asked questions
Which subspecialty certificates does ABMS list for the American Board of Anesthesiology?
Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology; Critical Care Medicine; Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management; Hospice and Palliative Medicine; Neurocritical Care; Pain Medicine; Pediatric Anesthesiology; Sleep Medicine. Check the ABMS list and the named board for current certificate details.
Does a credentialing office verify subspecialty certificates?
Only when the physician claims one. The office also verifies the license, board certification and the privileges requested.