seamonkeez3 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 New graduate mistake-I submitted a California DEA application using my home address as the business address like I did for the NPI number thinking it wouldn't be a problem. Except I haven't gotten a job yet and now I get an email saying that a business address is required in the next 10days or application will be withdrawn. Is there any way I can salvage the non-refundable $731 fee I paid?? Can I put any old business address and change it later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 21, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 21, 2019 they should not charge you if you don't get the cert...call to clarify with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I put my home address on my NPI paperwork (it specified that it wanted my personal phone number). Not wanting to screw it up, I listed my cell and I rue the day I did that. Robo calls out the wazoo. Check the site, your cell number may now be publicly available. Sigh, you live and learn. Good luck with the DEA app! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Check 2 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 google no-call list and remove all phone numbers associated with you and family. We still have a landline - the only people who get that number are folks I don't want to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cideous Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I did the same thing with my DEA when I was doing locums. Big mistake. I got a nice friendly call from my local DEA office... I had to explain to them that I didn't know it had to be assigned to a business office. She was nice enough, but said yea...dont do that again. Yes Mam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 9 hours ago, Reality Check 2 said: google no-call list and remove all phone numbers associated with you and family. We still have a landline - the only people who get that number are folks I don't want to talk to. No call list doesn't do much against spammers and scammers. I pity the guy that has my old cell number because that's what I give to everyone I don't want to have my number.I have a home number but never connected a phone. Maybe I should find out what that number is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamonkeez3 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks for everyones' input! I called the DEA office and they agreed to leave my application pending until I get a job instead of completely withdrawing my app. A huge relief that I won't have to apply again and repay that nonrefundable $731 fee upon employment. That's a huge chunk of change for a broke, unemployed new grad! To those in the same situation, give the DEA a call. New grads, don't make the same mistake as I did! Wait to get a job before applying for that DEA-your employer might even cover the fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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