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Healthcare Provider Credentials

Credentials on an NPI record tell you a provider's qualification: MD, NP, PA, DDS and dozens more. Each page below explains the credential and how it appears in the NPPES registry.

All credentials

MD Doctor of Medicine DO Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine NP Nurse Practitioner PA Physician Assistant RN Registered Nurse LPN Licensed Practical Nurse CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CNM Certified Nurse Midwife DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery DMD Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry DPM Doctor of Podiatric Medicine DC Doctor of Chiropractic OD Doctor of Optometry PHARMD Doctor of Pharmacy RPH Registered Pharmacist PT Physical Therapist DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy OT Occupational Therapist SLP Speech-Language Pathologist LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Licensed Professional Counselor LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist PHD Doctor of Philosophy PSYD Doctor of Psychology DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice APRN Advanced Practice Registered Nurse FNP Family Nurse Practitioner LAC Licensed Acupuncturist RD Registered Dietitian AUD Doctor of Audiology