what is physician state licence number? Is it the same as the DEA number?

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what is physician state licence number? Is it the same as the DEA number?

2006-12-01 08:27:15 · 2 answers · asked by doniv 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

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No the numbers are different. the state license number means that the physician has passed the state required exams to practice medicine similar to the bar exam. the DEA number is so they can write prescriptions. the state exam also has to be repeated every ten years or so.

2006-12-01 10:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by eddies_impala95 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋

No, they are different numbers.

2006-12-01 08:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by holey moley 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋