At a glance
Read a provider record in three passes
- 01
Read the source label
Identify whether the record is unverified, based on official public sources, provider-confirmed, or mixed.
- 02
Check the date
Use the last checked date to understand how current the displayed evidence may be.
- 03
Open the sources
Inspect linked records and treat anything not established by the cited evidence as unknown.
Scope
What verification tells you
Verification describes the documentation behind a provider record. It does not evaluate clinical care.
It shows
- What kind of evidence supports the displayed information.
- When the information was checked, if a date is available.
- Which source links readers can inspect.
It does not show
- A measure of quality or outcomes.
- A recommendation or ranking.
- Medical advice or a guarantee of current status.
Evidence labels
Verification basis
The letters identify different source types. They are not grades, quality scores, or an order from worse to better.
- UnverifiedNo verification record on file
- No verification record is on file. This describes the evidence status, not the quality of the provider.
- Level AOfficial public sources
- Information is supported by government registries, professional association listings, or other official public records.
- Level BProvider-confirmed questionnaire
- Information is supported by structured responses confirmed by the provider. Provider confirmation is identified as such and is not presented as an independent finding.
- MixedPublic and provider-confirmed sources
- The profile includes both official public records and provider-confirmed information. Read the source shown with each part of the record.
Registry notices
Public actions and restrictions
When shown, these notices are separate from the verification basis. Read them against the cited registry and checked date.
- Registry-documented actions
- A cited public registry documents a disciplinary action or restriction.
- Current restrictions indicated
- A cited public registry indicates a current restriction as of the listed check date.
Information can change after the last check. Confirm current status directly with the relevant registry.
Editorial rules
How records are displayed
- 01
Show the checked date
Display when the information was last reviewed whenever that date is available.
- 02
Link to the evidence
Provide source links whenever readers can inspect the supporting record directly.
- 03
Name the source type
Distinguish official public records from information confirmed by the provider.
- 04
Do not fill gaps with assumptions
Keep the language neutral and factual. Missing information remains unknown.
Source examples
Official public records used in verification
Level A uses records readers can inspect independently. Level B documentation may include a provider questionnaire, while these examples show external records used for cross-checking.
Example of an official public directory used to cross-check clinician or organization identity, address, and taxonomy details.
Example of a public licensure and disciplinary lookup source for physicians in the United States.
Example of a public publication index used to verify whether named clinicians have authored peer-reviewed studies.
Example of a public accreditation lookup used when a facility reports accreditation status.
Next step
Use the policy while you browse
This policy is informational only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for checking current records with the relevant authority.