Michigan Doc's DEA Bid Denied Over Lies and Bans
Published Date: 10/20/2025
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Summary
Dr. Ali Elhorr from Michigan tried to get a DEA registration but got denied because he’s banned from federal health programs and lied on his application. He didn’t respond to the government’s requests, so the denial is final. This means he can’t legally prescribe controlled substances, affecting his medical practice and income starting now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DEA Registration Denied; No Controlled Drugs
The DEA denied Ali Elhorr, M.D.'s application for a DEA Certificate of Registration. Because of the final denial, he cannot legally obtain a DEA registration or prescribe controlled substances; the order is effective November 19, 2025.
Mandatory Exclusion from Federal Health Programs
The Agency found that Dr. Elhorr is mandatorily excluded from Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs for a minimum of 15 years, with the exclusion effective February 20, 2017. That exclusion is a statutory basis for denying or revoking registrations.
Material Falsification Finding on Application
The Agency found that on October 19, 2022, Dr. Elhorr answered 'No' to a question asking whether he had ever been excluded from Medicare or state health programs, despite being excluded; the Agency deemed this a material falsification and used it as an independent ground to deny his application under 21 U.S.C. 824(a)(1).
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