Florida program information
Learn about Florida’s qualifying conditions and certification process.
Florida law identifies conditions that may qualify a patient for physician certification. An evaluation determines whether statutory requirements are met. The state manages applications and issues patient identification cards.
Conditions named in law
Including cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Other statutory categories
Florida law also addresses terminal conditions, chronic nonmalignant pain, and conditions of the same kind or class.
Physician evaluation
A licensed physician reviews the patient’s history and determines whether Florida’s requirements are met.
State-issued ID card
The Florida Department of Health manages the registry application and patient identification card.
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Physician evaluations for Florida’s certification process
Dr. Balter is a Florida-licensed, board-certified physician with more than 11 years of experience. An appointment includes a review of your medical history and qualifying-condition information, followed by a determination under Florida’s statutory criteria.
- Board-certified, State-licensed Florida physician
- Reviews Florida’s qualifying-condition requirements
- Explains the physician certification and state registration steps
- New patient evaluations and recertification visits
- State-issued patient ID cards are handled by Florida OMMU
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The physician certification and state registration process
The physician certification and the state-issued ID card are separate steps.
Schedule an Evaluation
Book an appointment with the physician for a review of your history and Florida qualifying-condition information.
Complete Intake
Fill out your patient intake form and upload your medical records ahead of time so your appointment runs smoothly.
State Registration
If the physician submits a certification, complete the separate registration process with Florida OMMU. The state issues patient identification cards.
Florida’s certification process
A physician certification is separate from the state-issued patient ID card.
Years of physician experience, as reported by Dr. Balter’s practice.
Patient evaluations are available by appointment.
Days is the state recertification interval currently described by Florida’s program. Confirm current requirements with OMMU.
Florida OMMU manages patient registration and issues patient identification cards.
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Patient appointment information
What to expect from an appointment
Schedule an appointment for a physician evaluation of your medical history and Florida qualifying-condition information.
For returning patients, schedule a recertification evaluation in accordance with the current Florida program requirements.
After a physician submits a certification, the patient completes a separate application with Florida OMMU, which issues the patient identification card.
Simple, transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No surprises.
Physician evaluation fee for an existing patient’s recertification visit. State fees are separate.
Evaluation by a board-certified physician. The state registration application and patient ID card are handled separately by Florida OMMU.
Review the current pre-screening and appointment fee terms with our office before booking.
Florida OMMU fees are separate from physician visit fees.
Common Questions
Florida Physician Certification and State Registration
How do I get a physician certification in Florida?
Schedule an evaluation with a physician registered with Florida OMMU. The physician reviews your information and determines whether statutory requirements are met. If a certification is submitted, you complete a separate application with the state. Florida OMMU, not the physician’s office, issues patient identification cards.
What conditions are listed in Florida law?
Florida law names cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. It also provides for terminal conditions, chronic nonmalignant pain, and conditions of the same kind or class. A physician determines whether a patient meets statutory requirements.
What are the physician visit fees?
The listed fee is $175 for a new-patient evaluation and $99 for a recertification visit. Florida OMMU registration or ID-card fees are separate and paid to the state.
Does Dr. Balter serve patients in Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral?
Yes. While Dr. Balter's office is located in Bonita Springs, he serves patients from across Southwest Florida including Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Marco Island, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding Lee and Collier County communities.
Who issues the Florida patient ID card?
The Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) manages the state application and issues patient identification cards. A physician’s role is to evaluate the patient and, when requirements are met, submit a certification to the registry.
How often is physician recertification required?
Florida program requirements include periodic physician recertification. Contact Florida OMMU or our office to confirm the current interval and any separate state ID-card renewal requirements.
Questions about certification?
Schedule a physician evaluation.
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