scotthack Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I work in Alaska. I have several collaborative plans and I was led to believe, by one individual that I needed separate DEA numbers for each, recently. This was a surprise to me and I can't really find anything online that can verify this for me. I am not working in more than one State, but am working in more than one PRACTICE within the State of Alaska. Has anybody ever heard of needing more than one DEA number (staying within the same State)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 No. One DEA per person is what I know. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 To quote the great Willy Wonka.... "You only get one. One is enough for anyone!" Imagine Gene Wilder saying it. It's funnier that way. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBIDoc Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Only time you need more than one is if you work in multiple states Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted November 21, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 21, 2013 I work at 3 sites in 2 states and have 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Work for the VA and got exempted the first time. Inquired what I need to do if I want to work part time in a private sector, was told by DEA, I could pay for the one I have or apply for another. I guess it is not one for one only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakasoner Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I work in CA and used to work for a practice with 5 clinics, each one dispensed Controlled Substances, schedule III. I had 5 DEA numbers, one for each site, that the practice paid for. You need a DEA for each site that DISPENSES Controlled Substances. If you just write Rx's, then you only need one for the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdumoch Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 "DEA has provided a limited exception to this requirement in that practitioners who register at one location in a state, but practice at other locations within the same state, are not required to register with DEA at any other location in that state at which they only prescribe controlled substances." so I've done a lot of research on this and according to dea's website, you need a separate DEA license for each site you work out where you distribute control substances. so my interpretation is that if you work in 2 hospitals for instance, you would need to licenses. I'm working on having a medical lawyer review this within the next couple weeks because I don't wanna spend 700+ for a new one, but also don't want to be in violation of DEA policy. here is a link to the DEA's explanation... http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/faq/locum_tenens.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdumoch Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Bump on this topic... seems very important as I'm sure majority of PAs (and MDs) are using a single license for multiple jobs. I'm just wondering if anyone has had any experience with any of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I had two DEA's, one for each state I worked in. I let one lapse since I haven't worked in that state for about a year. But when I had it I worked at multiple sites within two systems and it was not a problem. My first job on a reservation gave me the option of getting a free DEA since I was working with a federal tribe and on tribal lands, BUT I could not use that DEA license at any other facility. So I opted to pay for the license so I could use it anywhere. I think the free DEA's are no longer available. To the OP...are you on tribal lands and in an IHS area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupojava Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I work in CA and used to work for a practice with 5 clinics, each one dispensed Controlled Substances, schedule III. I had 5 DEA numbers, one for each site, that the practice paid for. You need a DEA for each site that DISPENSES Controlled Substances. If you just write Rx's, then you only need one for the state. This is the best answer to your question. I have 2 DEA numbers in the same state. Clinic #1 is my regular job. Clinic #2, I may have to dispense samples of controlled substances (including Lyrica and Lunesta). When I quit my locums job, I was stuck with 2 DEA licenses so I called the DEA rep in Seattle (which is the one you have to call if you're in AK) for clarification. Call them. If you are working at two facilities, shouldn't the employers at each facility pay for the licensing fees anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbingle Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I beleive rules for Writing RX and dispensing medications are not the same. I worked two different specialties, diferent practices in one state, called DEA and they said only needed one license. Both sites registered with DEA. Collegue worked for one employer in ortho, three clinics, (one across state line), he needed two DEAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdumoch Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 what I'm wondering is the definition of "dispensing" meds. is this dispensing meds to go home with, or administering meds on site. more specifically, in an ER where you don't send patients home with meds but obviously give pain meds on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupojava Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yes, the rules for dispensing and writing Rxs are different. My point was - if you are dispensing scheduled meds, then you'll need different DEA numbers at each facility. If you're only writing Rx and not giving samples, not dispensing and you work in one state, you'll only need one DEA license. According to the DEA, "dispensing" includes the act of administering and prescribing either as individual or combined acts. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/802.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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