IV.D.6. DEA Numbers

All temporary DEA Numbers issued at UMCNO are valid from the date issued through the house officer's period of training. This temporary DEA number is restricted to prescriptions written for UMCNO patients only. Violators will be reported to the Medical Director and the DEA for appropriate disciplinary action.
Once the house officer receives their LSBME license, he/she is eligible to apply for his/her permanent DEA license. The application process takes 3-6 months to complete, so it is recommended that physicians begin this process before their temporary DEA Number expires.