Radiology board certification and credentialing

ABMS lists the American Board of Radiology as the member board for radiology. 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 Radiology
Certificates
Diagnostic Radiology; Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology; Medical Physics (Diagnostic, Nuclear, Therapeutic); Radiation Oncology
Subspecialty certificates listed by ABMS
  • Neuroradiology
  • Nuclear Radiology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Pediatric Radiology

What a credentialing office verifies

  • The physician’s medical license.
  • Board certification with the American Board of Radiology.
  • 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 ABMS board certifies radiology physicians?

ABMS lists the American Board of Radiology as the member board, with certificates in Diagnostic Radiology; Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology; Medical Physics (Diagnostic, Nuclear, Therapeutic); Radiation Oncology.

Which subspecialty certificates does ABMS list for the American Board of Radiology?

Neuroradiology; Nuclear Radiology; Pain Medicine; Pediatric Radiology. 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.