Government Issues Mystery Decision About Nurse Practitioner
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Notice
Summary
Laura M. Bellew, a nurse practitioner from New Mexico, lost her DEA registration because she no longer has state permission to handle controlled substances. She didn’t ask for a hearing to challenge this, so the DEA officially revoked her registration, which expired in July 2024. This means she can’t legally prescribe or handle controlled drugs anymore.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
DEA Registration Revoked for Named Practitioner
The DEA revoked Laura M. Bellew's Certificate of Registration No. MB1966108, effective February 18, 2025. Her DEA registration had expired on July 31, 2024, and under this Order she may not legally prescribe or handle controlled substances.
Pending Renewal and New Registrations Denied
The Order also denies any pending applications by Laura M. Bellew to renew or modify her registration and denies any pending application for additional registration in New Mexico. That denial is issued pursuant to the same Order effective February 18, 2025.
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