Answers
Straight answers to the questions you are already asking
Plain answers to the questions people ask while checking a health influencer: what a credential actually is, what a license lets someone do in a given state, and how to verify any of it yourself.
How to check
How to verify a claim, a license, or a payment yourself.
- How do you check a provider's disciplinary record?
Most state boards list discipline with license lookups, but records vary and federal exclusion lists are separate from state actions.
- How do you file a complaint with a state licensing board?
To file a complaint, contact the state board that issued the license, gather key details and evidence, and consider federal options for advertising issues.
- How do you find out if a health influencer is paid by a supplement brand?
Look for clear disclosures, affiliate links, discount codes, and storefronts, and use federal databases to spot paid relationships with supplement brands.
- How do you evaluate a functional medicine lab panel pitch?
Evaluate functional medicine lab panel pitches by asking what clinical question they answer, how results change decisions, and who benefits financially.
- How do you find out who owns a supplement brand?
You can often identify who owns a supplement brand by checking the label, website, and public records, plus federal databases for safety signals.
- How do you spot a fake board certification?
Check the issuer, requirements, and public verification. Real US physician specialty certification is verified by recognized boards and free lookup tools.
- How do you verify a doctor's license?
You can verify a doctor’s license through free state board lookup tools that show license type, status, expiration, and in most states public discipline.
- What does an NPI number tell you about a provider?
An NPI is a free public identifier, not a license or quality rating. It shows self-reported taxonomy, credentials text, and practice location.