Florida Nurse Practitioner Barred from Handling Controlled Substances Over Exclusion
Published Date: 1/15/2026
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Summary
Honorata Anna Itaman, a nurse practitioner from Florida, tried to get a DEA registration but was denied because she’s excluded from Medicare and other federal health programs. She didn’t ask for a hearing, so the denial stands. This means she can’t legally handle controlled substances, affecting her work and income starting now.
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DEA Registration Denied for Itaman
The Drug Enforcement Administration denied Honorata Anna Itaman's application for a DEA Certificate of Registration (Control No. W24026383M). The Order is effective February 17, 2026, and the denial means she cannot hold a DEA registration and therefore cannot legally possess or handle controlled substances, which affects her ability to work and earn income.
Exclusion Blocks DEA Registration
The DEA may deny an application for registration when an applicant has been excluded from Medicare, Medicaid, or all federal health care programs under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7(a). In this case, HHS/OIG mandatorily excluded the applicant effective September 19, 2024 for a period of 11 years, and the DEA relied on that exclusion as a statutory basis to deny the registration.
Default for No Hearing Request
If an applicant does not file a written request for a hearing in response to an Order to Show Cause, the applicant is deemed in default and is treated as admitting the factual allegations, which can lead to a final denial. The record shows the applicant did not request a hearing and was therefore deemed in default, leading to denial.
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