DEA# Structure

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Structure of a DEA Number

2 letters + 7 numbers

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(DEA #) Registrant type A/B/F =

hospital/clinic/practitioner

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(DEA #) Registrant type M =

mid-level practitioner

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(DEA #) Registrant type P/R =

manufacturer/distributor

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Second letter (DEA #)

first letter of prescriber’s last name

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Seven digits (DEA #)

unique identifier

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DEA Example

DEA #: BN5623740

• Sum A = 5 + 2 + 7 = 14

• Sum B = 6 + 3 + 4 = 13 → doubled = 26

• Total = 14 + 26 = 40

• Last digit = 0 → matches DEA #’s last digit (0). ✅ Valid