Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: I need the contact information for all the dentists (or any practitioner) in Duval County… such
as the name, email, and mailing address. Where can I find this information?
A: The Licensure Data Download provides the practitioner name, license information, mailing
address, and email address for health care practitioners and establishments licensed in Florida.
Click here for the Licensure Data Download webpage.
Q: I am seeking detailed information about medical doctors, such as disciplinary actions
taken against MDs since 2010. Where can I find this information?
A: The Practitioner Profile Data Download provides the detailed information about practitioners,
including disciplinary actions, faculty appointments, certifications, staff privileges, and a host of other
information. The data is submitted by the practitioner and has not been verified by the Department unless
otherwise indicated. The physicians file the data with the Division of Medical Quality Assurance as
required by law. The 5 professions required to provide this data are Medical Doctors, Chiropractors,
Osteopathic Physicians, Podiatric Physicians, and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners. Responsibility
for providing the data lies with the practitioner.
Click here for the Practitioner Profile Data Download webpage.
Q: When I download the Licensure or Practitioner Profile data, I get a screen of garbled
text. What do I do?
A: The Licensure Data and Practitioner Profile data are provided in text delimited format.
You must first save the data as a text file (.txt), and then import it into a spreadsheet program like Excel
or a database program. The following guides provide basic instructions on how to download the data from our
website and import into Excel or Access.
Click here for the Licensure Data Download Guide
or
click here for the Practitioner Profile Data Download Guide
Q: What practitioners and establishments does the Florida Department of Health license and regulate?
A: The Florida Department of Health is responsible for regulating 34 types of facilities/establishments
and over 40 health care professions.
The Licensing and Regulation webpage lists the regulated professions, facilities,
and permits overseen by DOH.
Q: I need assistance with the Practitioner Profile Data Download webpage. Is there a guide?
A: The
Practitioner Profile Data
Download Guide provides basic instructions on how to
download the data and import it into Microsoft Access. There is also an example of how one can build a
basic query in Microsoft Access. The Practitioner Profile Data is structured in a relational database format.
Database programs such as Microsoft Access are very useful in analyzing and making use the data. There
are many online tutorials about relational databases and on how to use MS Access. If you are unfamiliar
with databases or Access, it is strongly recommended you seek basic instruction or outside assistance
in order to fully utilize the data.
Q: How often is the data updated and where can I find more information about the data downloads
in general?
A: More information, including the data update schedule, can be found in the
Data Download
Information document.
Q: I get an error when trying to download files from the Licensure Data File Download Page. What can I do?
A: The Department of Health's download site is secure and requires what is called a "reverse DNS lookup"
before allowing a connection. Most errors with downloading from the Licensure Data File Download Page are because the
download site cannot do this. This is an issue that needs to be addressed by your office or internet service provider's
(e.g. Comcast, Sprint, AOL) technical support staff. Please check with them to verify your DNS settings. Inform them
that you are trying to download files from an ftp site that requires reverse DNS lookup of your host.