DEA Number Question

Published

Specializes in Oncology, ER/Trauma, Prev Med.

I have been offered a position as a contract NP at a government military facility. One of the requirements is a DEA number. It is $510 for 3 years. Does anyone know if that is reimbursable through the government or is that a fee that I have to incur on my own? Any ideas? Any experience?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Your DEA number is linked to where you practice so the employer should be picking this up for you.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in General.

mine took it out of my cme allowance

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

As a government employee, you are exempt from paying the fee for a DEA certificate. I work for a hospital that is operating under the State of California and I did not pay anything for my DEA certificate.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
As a government employee, you are exempt from paying the fee for a DEA certificate. I work for a hospital that is operating under the State of California and I did not pay anything for my DEA certificate.

I don't think that being a contractor counts as being a government employee.

David Carpenter, PA-C

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.
I don't think that being a contractor counts as being a government employee.

David Carpenter, PA-C

oops, my bad...didn't see the "contractor" part.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Your contract company should pay for it. I do locums and they paid for mine. If it is required then they should pay for it.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion