IDAPA 24.33.04
This rule applies to medical physicians, osteopathic physicians, and physician assistants who are licensed or seek to be licensed under the Board of Medicine.
The purpose of this rule is to provide information on the eligibility and requirements for licensure and renewal licensure, licensure fees, and continuing education requirements. In addition, this rule provides guidelines for registration of supervising and directing physicians who supervise interns, residents, physician assistants, athletic trainers, and cosmetic medical providers.
This rule implements the following statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature:
The Medical Practice Act
Physicians and Physician Assistants:
State Board of Medicine
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, except state holidays
11341 W Chinden Blvd, Bldg 4, Boise, ID 83714
Phone: (208) 334-3233
E-mail: DOPLboardsupport@dopl.idaho.gov
Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov/bom/
This rule chapter will be reviewed in compliance with Section 67-5292, Idaho Code, and in accordance with the 8-year rule review schedule linked here.
24.33.04 – Rules for the Licensure of Naturopathic Medical Doctors
| 000. Legal Authority. | 3 |
|---|---|
| 001. Scope. | 3 |
| 002. Definitions. | 3 |
| 003. – 099.(Reserved) | 3 |
| 100. Licensure. | 3 |
| 101. – 199.(Reserved) | 3 |
| 200. Practice Standards. | 3 |
| 201. – 299.(Reserved) | 4 |
| 300. Discipline. | 4 |
| 301. – 399.(Reserved) | 4 |
| 400. Fees. | 4 |
| 401. – 999.(Reserved) | 4 |
These rules are promulgated pursuant to Sections 54-5102, 54-5105, and 54-5108 Idaho Code. (7-1-25)
These rules govern the licensure, scope of practice, and discipline of the Naturopathic Medical Doctors in Idaho. (3-28-23)
01. Naturopathic Medical Doctor. Is a term interchangeable with licensed naturopathic physician, physician of naturopathic medicine, naturopathic medical doctor and NMD. (7-1-25)
003. – 099. (RESERVED)
01. Accrediting Organization. The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) is the accrediting organization that is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accrediting agency for education programs that prepare naturopathic medical doctors. (7-1-25)
02. Licensing Examinations. Each applicant must provide certification of passing the following four (4) sections of the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam (NPLEX) administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE): (7-1-25)
a. Part I Biomedical Science; (3-28-23)
b. Part II Core Clinical Science; (3-28-23)
c. Part II Clinical Elective Minor Surgery; and (3-28-23)
d. Part II Clinical Elective Pharmacology. (3-28-23)
03. Renewal of License. (7-1-25)
a. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Every two (2) years, a total of forty-eight (48) hours, twenty (20) of which is pharmacology, of Board approved verifiable CME is required. (7-1-25)
101. – 199. (RESERVED)
01. Naturopathic Formulary. The formulary for naturopathic medical doctors licensed under this chapter consists of non-controlled legend medications (excluding testosterone) deemed appropriate for the primary health care of patients within the scope of practice and training of each naturopathic medical doctor. Prescribing pursuant to the Naturopathic Formulary shall be according to the standard of health care provided by other qualified naturopathic medical doctors in the same community or similar communities, taking into account their training, experience and the degree of expertise to which they hold themselves out to the public. (3-28-23)
02. Formulary Exclusions. The naturopathic formulary does not include: (3-28-23)
a. Scheduled, controlled drugs, except for testosterone used in physiologic doses with regular lab assessment for hormone replacement therapy, gender dysphoria, or hypogonadism; (3-28-23)
b. General anesthetics; (3-28-23)
c. Blood derivatives except for platelet rich plasma; or (3-28-23)
d. Systemic antineoplastic agents, except for the following antineoplastic agents used orally or topically for non-cancer purposes: (3-28-23)
i. Fluorouracil (5FU); (3-28-23)
ii. Anastrozole; and (3-28-23)
iii. Letrozole. (3-28-23)
01. Ethical Standards of Practice. Every person licensed as a naturopathic medical doctor must adhere to the following standards: (7-1-25)
a. Controlled Substance or Alcohol Abuse. Abstain from using any controlled substance or alcohol in a manner which has or may have a direct and adverse bearing on the licensee’s ability to practice naturopathic medicine with reasonable skill and safety; (7-1-25)
b. Medical Records. Maintain adequate naturopathic medical records. Adequate naturopathic medical records mean legible records that contain subjective information, an evaluation or report of objective findings, assessment or diagnosis, and the plan of care; (7-1-25)
c. Reporting. Report to the Board any known act or omission of a licensee, applicant, or any other person, that violates any of the rules promulgated by the Board under the authority of the act; (7-1-25)
d. Disciplinary Outcomes. May not interfere with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by willful misrepresentation of facts or by use of threats or harassment against any patient, Board or naturopathic medical board, Board staff, hearing officer, or witness in an attempt to influence the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding, investigation or other legal action; (7-1-25)
e. Obey Laws and Rules. Obey federal and local laws and rules governing the practice of naturopathic medicine. (7-1-25)
Fees as follows:
| Fees – Table (Non-Refundable) | |
|---|---|
| Licensure Fee | Not more than $600 |
| Annual License Renewal Fee | Not more than $300 |
| Reinstatement Fee | Not more than $200 |
| Duplicate Wallet License Fee | Not more than $20 |
| Duplicate Wall Certificate Fee | Not more than $50 |
(7-1-25)