Question

question 97

a prescribers dea number is fs1234563-1234. the last four digits represent which of the following?

internal code
state license
medicare number
medicaid number

Explanation:

Identify the structure of the DEA number

Using the DEA Number Verification knowledge point
The provided DEA number is \(FS1234563-1234\). A standard DEA number consists of two letters followed by seven digits. However, when a practitioner (such as a resident, intern, or mid-level practitioner) prescribes under a hospital or institutional DEA registration, the institution's DEA number is used, followed by a hyphen and a unique suffix.

Determine the meaning of the suffix

Using the DEA Number Verification knowledge point
The suffix after the hyphen (in this case, \(1234\)) is assigned by the institution to identify the specific individual prescriber. This is referred to as the practitioner's internal code or suffix.

Answer:

• (A) Internal code (Correct answer)
• (B) State license
• (C) Medicare number
• (D) Medicaid number