Most Physicians and Health Care Professional really do not
understand how the registration process with the DEA works. Because of this we
have prepared an article that provides a clear explanation of the DEA
Registration Process. The DEA Number cannot be issued until the Physician has
been issued the Full Medical License in the State where he/she will be
practicing medicine. In the event that the State where the Physician will be
practicing requires that the Physician have a State Controlled Substance Number,
then the DEA will require that this number be issued before the DEA number can
be issued. Here is a list of State which require a Controlled Substance Number:
| Alabama |
Illinois |
Missouri |
| South Carolina |
Connecticut |
Indiana |
| Nevada |
South Dakota |
Delaware |
| Iowa |
New Jersey |
Texas |
| District of Columbia |
Louisiana |
New Mexico |
| Utah |
Guam |
Maryland |
| Oklahoma |
Wyoming |
Hawaii |
| Massachusetts |
Puerto Rico |
Idaho |
| Michigan |
Rhode Island |
|
Once
the Physician has one or both numbers then the application can be filed with the
DEA. The DEA requires a processing time of 3 to 6 weeks for all applications.
The application is submitted to the Central Processing Office in Washington
D.C. From there it is forwarded by the DEA to the Regional DEA office in
the applicants jurisdiction. If no issues are present then the local office will
mail the certificate directly to the Work Address of the applicant.
If the Physician does not provide a work address then the DEA
will hold the DEA Certificate until one is provided. They will not ship the
Certificate to PO Boxes or Home Addresses. If the Physician has past
disciplinary issues with the DEA or State CDS Boards, then the application has
to be reviewed by the Regional Office before being considered.
