DEA Revokes California MD's Drug Handling License
Published Date: 9/30/2025
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Summary
Dr. David Payne from California lost his DEA license to handle controlled substances because he’s no longer allowed to prescribe or participate in federal health programs. He didn’t ask for a hearing, so the DEA made the decision final. This means he can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs starting now, impacting his medical practice and federal program involvement.
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DEA Registration Revoked for David Payne
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked David Payne, M.D.'s DEA Certificate of Registration No. BP3113963 and denied any pending applications to renew, modify, or obtain additional registration in California. The Order takes effect October 30, 2025, and follows findings that his California medical license is suspended.
14-Year Federal Health Program Exclusion
The record shows David Payne, M.D. was mandatorily excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs effective May 20, 2024, for a period of fourteen years. That exclusion is an independent basis the DEA relied on to revoke his registration.
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