Public Inquiries

The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) is proud to provide certification confirmation to the public free-of-charge, allowing individuals to ensure a physician is Board Certified by ABPS.

Certification Confirmation Requests

Members of the public can request certification confirmation via telephone by contacting the ABPS Certification Department at 813-433-2277.

Requestors will be required to provide the physician’s legal name and the state of practice.  ABPS will provide confirmation of current certification(s), including the specialty/specialties in which the physician is certified. Certification confirmation is available by phone only.

This free service is intended for personal use only and not for official verification or credentialing purposes.  All information provided is current as of the date requested.  Use by/for any commercial or business use is strictly prohibited.

Need A Written Attestation of Certification?

Medical professionals and organizations, including managed care organizations, hospitals, and health care agencies, seeking official written verification of a physician’s certification must submit a verification request.

Coming Soon – Online Public Inquiries!

The Online Public Inquiries system will allow individuals to receive certification confirmation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online – no phone call needed.