Dr. Washington Loses DEA Privileges After State License Revocation
Published Date: 7/8/2025
Notice
Summary
Dr. William Washington lost his medical license in Washington state, so the DEA is officially taking away his permission to handle controlled substances. Since he didn’t ask for a hearing, the DEA’s decision is final and immediate. This means Dr. Washington can no longer legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs, effective right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DEA Registration Revoked for Dr. Washington
The DEA revoked William Washington, M.D.'s Certificate of Registration No. FW5625213, so he can no longer legally prescribe, dispense, or handle controlled substances. The Washington medical license was permanently revoked on November 26, 2024, an Order to Show Cause was served January 22, 2025, and the DEA Order revoking the DEA registration is effective August 7, 2025.
Pending DEA Applications Denied
The DEA denied any pending applications of William Washington, M.D., to renew or modify Certificate of Registration No. FW5625213 and denied any other pending application for additional registration in Washington. That denial is part of the Order effective August 7, 2025.
Fifteen-Day Reconsideration Right
The registrant may file a properly supported motion for reconsideration of the factual finding that he is not licensed to practice medicine in Washington within fifteen calendar days of the date of this Order. Any such motion and response must be filed and served by email to the other party and to the DEA Office of the Administrator at [email protected].
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