International medical graduate application for provider or prescriber number

International medical graduates (IMGs) include both overseas trained doctors (OTDs) and foreign graduates of an accredited medical school (FGAMS).

Read about Provider Eligibility on the Health Professional Education website.

If you have Australian Government issued identity documents

You can apply online if you have Australian Government identity documents:

1. You need a PRODA account to access HPOS. If you don’t have one, register for PRODA online.
2. Set up your HPOS access using either your Ahpra registration number or other healthcare identifier.
3. Once you have HPOS access, apply for your initial Medicare provider number online to work in Australia.

If you don’t have Australian Government issued identity documents

You can follow these steps if you don’t have Australian Government issued identity documents:

1. Complete the Manual Identity Verification Provider Digital Access form to register a PRODA account.
2. Set up your HPOS access using either your Ahpra registration number, or other healthcare identifier.
3. Once you have HPOS access, you can apply for your initial Medicare Provider Number online to work in Australia.

You can read more information about identity documents you need before you start.