Primary Health Medical Group
10482 W. Carlton Bay Drive, Garden City, ID
27 certified examiners
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DOT Physicals in Idaho
283 locations and 526 certified medical examiners across 63 cities, taken straight from the FMCSA National Registry.
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Largest examiner rosters in Idaho
More certified examiners on site means a better shot at getting seen today.
Sterling Urgent Care
740 S Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
14 certified examiners
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Sterling Urgent Care
3185 E Ustick Rd, Meridian, ID
10 certified examiners
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Sterling Urgent Care
1404 Pomerelle Ave, Burley, ID
9 certified examiners
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Sterling Urgent Care
1610 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa, ID
9 certified examiners
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Community Care
765 S Utah Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
7 certified examiners
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Getting a DOT physical in Idaho
Every location listed here has at least one examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. That registration is the only thing that makes an exam valid. A clinic can be excellent and still be unable to issue your card if nobody on staff is certified, which is why this directory is built from the registry itself rather than from business listings.
The busiest markets in Idaho are Boise, Idaho Falls, Meridian, Pocatello and Twin Falls. Rural counties often have a single certified examiner, sometimes a nurse practitioner at a county health clinic, so book ahead if you are outside a metro area.
Bring photo ID, your CDL or permit, and a complete medication list. If you use a CPAP, bring the compliance download. If you are diabetic, bring a recent A1C. If you have had a cardiac event, bring the clearance letter. Missing paperwork is the number one reason a driver walks out with a short-term card or no card at all.
Frequently asked questions
How many DOT physical locations are there in Idaho?
Idaho has 283 locations across 63 cities with at least one examiner on the FMCSA National Registry, 526 certified examiners in total.
Can any doctor do a DOT physical in Idaho?
No. Since May 2014, only a medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry can perform a DOT physical and issue a medical examiner's certificate. That includes MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and chiropractors, as long as they hold the certification. Your regular family doctor cannot do it unless they are on the registry.
Where can I get a same-day DOT physical in Idaho?
44 of the 283 locations in Idaho are walk-in or urgent care clinics. Those are the ones most likely to take you the same day, often with evening and weekend hours.
How long is a DOT medical card good for in Idaho?
Up to 24 months, and the rule is federal, so it is the same in every state. Examiners issue shorter cards, commonly 3 or 12 months, when they want to monitor blood pressure, diabetes or a heart condition. See the renewal rules.
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