Have DEA number, where to get prescription pad?

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Hello everyone, I have recently obtained my DEA number. One of my positions does not require writing prescriptions while my newer position does. This place does not have have use of electronic records. Presently my prescriptions are called in directly to the pharmacy. So patients however want the hard copy. So what are the recommendations for obtaining paper prescription options? There are no drug reps involved in my position also. I know sometimes they hand them out. I looked online. Is that a good source?

Thanks.

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Hello everyone, I have recently obtained my DEA number. One of my positions does not require writing prescriptions while my newer position does. This place does not have have use of electronic records. Presently my prescriptions are called in directly to the pharmacy. So patients however want the hard copy. So what are the recommendations for obtaining paper prescription options? There are no drug reps involved in my position also. I know sometimes they hand them out. I looked online. Is that a good source?

Thanks.

I know people that have had good luck with this:

http://www.rxpads.com/2007/index.aspx

The internet firms seem to be cheaper than local. Also check your state BON they may have some sources. Our malpractice provider provided them as a service. Make sure that they are compliant with the new Medicaid regulations otherwise you are going to have to redo them. Also you need to make sure that it is compliant with state regulations.

David Carpenter, PA-C

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Do you work independently? My practice provides me with script pads and in the hospital I have the hospital-approved ones - also from my practice.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

I was going to say the same thing as TraumaRUs. My hospital provides our Rx Pads. Each provider has his/her own individualized pads with the hospital logo and only our name, credentials, and DEA number on them. They are ordered by the Pharmacy Department through a local printing company. The requirement in our state is to have a collaborating physician for prescriptive authority so we have to submit this document in addition to the DEA certificate in order to get a box of Rx Pads.

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how long did it take to get your dea number

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I believe it took less than 2 weeks. I have not ordered them yet. Is a good idea to include license number along with DEA number?

Happy Mother's Day to all!

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I believe it took less than 2 weeks. I have not ordered them yet. Is a good idea to include license number along with DEA number?

Happy Mother's Day to all!

I don't have either on there. In my opinion prescription pads with the DEA filled out are making it easier for diversion. While it is relatively easy to find someones DEA number, criminals didn't get where they were by being smart. If you put your DEA number and your license number on the scrip pad you are only one illegible signature away from someone stealing a scrip pad and having themselves a party. I hand write my DEA number only on schedule drugs.

David Carpenter, PA-C

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If you need script pads for controlled substances, make sure you get the tamper proof pads. I bought a box of pads and nearly two years later, I've rarely used them...but I have an EMR (and use tamper proof paper when I have to print). Currently Medicaid requires fax, electronic transmission, or tamper proof paper for ALL scripts. We will see electronic prescribing come into play in the next year.

If you use printed pads/paper...NEVER put your DEA number on it. The pharmacies will have it on file. Patients have been known to call in Schedule IIIs trying to use DEA numbers.

I do not display any license numbers (though they are easy enough to find if someone wants to go online).

BarbaraNP

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Specializes in ER, HH, CTICU, corrections, cardiology, hospice.

Is the npi number the medicare/medicaid number? I do not have one, don't plan to have one, but it is required by the link David kindly provided, along with dea# and lic. # being required.

I will be looking into for my part time gig, maybe they will hook me up. Thanks gang.

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Medicare and Medicaid Numbers are different from your NPI.

Even if you are not applying for Medicare and Medicaid, you need to have a NPI number. You'll need it for everything else.

Apply here for your NPI Number:

https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/StaticForward.do?forward=static.npistart

BarbaraNP

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Specializes in ER, HH, CTICU, corrections, cardiology, hospice.

What is it and why do I need it?

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Medicare and Medicaid Numbers are different from your NPI.

Even if you are not applying for Medicare and Medicaid, you need to have a NPI number. You'll need it for everything else.

Apply here for your NPI Number:

https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/StaticForward.do?forward=static.npistart

BarbaraNP

They don't issue UPINs (medicare and medicaid provider numbers) any more. The NPI takes care of this (and theoretically all private payors).

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/nationalProvIdentstand/

David Carpenter, PA-C

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