2026-00626Notice

Indiana Doc Ghosts DEA, Loses Rights to Prescribe Controlled Drugs

Published Date: 1/15/2026

Notice

Summary

Dr. Walter Walters from Indiana lost his DEA registration because he no longer has the legal right to handle controlled substances in his state. Despite multiple attempts, he didn’t respond or ask for a hearing, so the DEA officially revoked his certificate. This means he can’t prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately, impacting his medical practice and patients.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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DEA Registration Revoked for Indiana Physician

The DEA revoked Certificate of Registration No. FW6683331 issued to Walter Walters, M.D., because he is not authorized to handle controlled substances in Indiana. The Order also denies any pending applications to renew, modify, or add a DEA registration for Dr. Walters in Indiana. The revocation and denials are effective February 17, 2026.

Short Window to Seek Reconsideration

The Order states that the registrant may dispute the Agency's finding by filing a properly supported motion for reconsideration of findings of fact 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.

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Key Dates

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Effective Date
1/15/2026
2/17/2026

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