Update and Activate the DEA Number
The DEA Number associated with the provider is not found in the current DEA registry.
In File Maintenance, open the provider in the
Providers
master file.
The
Modify Provider Information
window opens.
Select the
Practice
tab.
Update the DEA Number.
Note:
DEA Numbers are two letters followed by seven numbers.
Select the
ePrescribing
tab.
In the
Networks
section, select open menu
.
Select
Retail
>
Enroll
.
The
EPrescribing Message Submission
window opens.
Select
OK
.
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Update the DEA Number to Individual DEA Number
The DEA Number associated with the provider is found in the DEA registry, but it is listed as an institutional, rather than individual DEA Number. Each enrolled provider must have an individual DEA Number. In File Maintenance, open the provider in the Providers master file. The Modify Provider Information window opens. Select the Practice tab. Update the DEA Number to an individual DEA Number for the selected provider. Modify Provider Information Select the ePrescribing tab. In the Networks section, select open menu . Select Retail > Enroll. The EPrescribing Message Submission window appears. Select OK. Parent topic: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number Issues
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number Issues
The following issues are commonly associated with DEA Numbers: Not an individual DEA Number Not found in the DEA registry Not active Note: Newly issued DEA Numbers may not process for up to 30 days. Update the DEA Number to Individual DEA Number Update and Activate the DEA Number Parent topic: Resolve Issues
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Assign or Update the DEA Number of a Provider
Each provider must have a valid, active individual Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number to electronically prescribe controlled substances. Newly issued DEA numbers may take up to 30 days to be processed. In File Maintenance, from Master Files > System, select Providers. The Providers List window opens. Double-click a provider. The Modify Provider Information window opens. In the Modify Provider Information window, select the Practice tab. Enter or update the DEA number for the provider as applicable. Modify Provider Information Select the ePrescribing tab. In the Networks section, select open menu, and then select Retail. Select Enroll or Update as applicable. The eRx Message Submission window opens. Select OK. Parent topic: DEA Requirements for Electronic Prescriptions of Controlled Substances (ePCS)
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Add or Update NPI Numbers
You can modify or update the NPI number associated with the selected provider. In File Maintenance, open the provider in the Providers master file. The Modify Provider Information window opens. Select the System tab. Verify the NPI number displayed in the National Provider ID field and make modifications if required. Modify Provider Information Select the ePrescribing tab. In the Networks section, select open menu . Select Retail > Enroll. The EPrescribing Message Submission confirmation window appears. Select OK. Parent topic: National Provider ID Issues
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Update Provider Enrollment
You can update a provider's enrollment with retail or mail-order networks. An update might be necessary if information was entered incorrectly or if some of the information has changed. In File Maintenance, from Master Files > System, select Providers. The Providers List window opens. Double-click a provider. The Modify Provider Information window opens. On the Modify Provider Information window, select the ePrescribing tab. In the Networks section, select open menu > Retail or Mail-Order > Update. The eRx Message Submission window opens. Select OK. Parent topic: Provider Enrollment
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Update or Modify Provider Demographic Information
You can update or modify the provider demographics information. In File Maintenance, open the provider in the Providers master file. The Modify Provider Information window opens. Select the Demographic tab. Perform one or all of the following: In the E-Mail Address field, enter a valid email address associated with the selected provider. In the Fax field, enter a valid fax number associated with the selected provider. In the Phone field, enter a valid phone number associated with the selected provider. Enter the first name and last name of the selected provider in the First Name and Last Name fields. Modify Provider Information Select the ePrescribing tab. In the Networks section, select open menu . Select Retail > Enroll. The EPrescribing Message Submission confirmation window appears. Select OK. Parent topic: Demographic Information Issues