A licence elsewhere is not the full answer
As of September 26, 2026, health professionals licensed in another state can register to give online care in Colorado if they meet the state’s rules.
This online-care registration alone does not allow them to open an office or see patients in person in Colorado.
Ask whether the person holds a full state licence or an online-care registration. Ask the board to explain any unclear answer.
As of September 26, 2026, a person using this online-care registration cannot prescribe controlled drugs. This restriction is on the registration, rather than a full Colorado licence.
Testosterone is controlled under federal law as of that date.
Ask who can write the prescription
As of September 26, 2026, Colorado nurse practitioners can earn full permission to prescribe by meeting state requirements.
Nurse practitioners may prescribe only for the kinds of patients and care their training covers.
Physician assistants are licensed to provide care and work under a written agreement with a doctor.
As of September 26, 2026, that doctor or doctor group must practise in Colorado.
Ask who will assess you, who will prescribe, and who will answer later questions.
Ask for the role behind the name
As of September 26, 2026, a Colorado care ad that names a health professional must say what kind of state licence, certificate or registration they hold.
At the first visit, they must say what state licence, certificate or registration they hold, or give a job title that state law allows.
An emergency can excuse that step if it makes it impractical.
If you hear only specialist, ask them to name their licence, certificate or registration. Ask the board if you are unsure what their answer means.
What kind of health professional are you? Which state licence or registration lets you assess me and write a prescription here?
Source information checked: September 26, 2026.
Check the registration route
Check what the state permission covers. Ask about the medicine’s approval as a separate step.