Dr. Farley Banned from Drugs: DEA Revokes Indiana Doc's License
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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Summary
Dr. Johann Farley from Indiana lost his DEA registration because he was kicked out of Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs. This means he can no longer legally handle controlled substances starting September 30, 2025. The DEA made this decision official in 2026 to keep healthcare and drug laws strong and clear for everyone.
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DEA registration revoked for Dr. Farley
The DEA revoked Certificate of Registration No. BF8869628 issued to Johann Farley, M.D. The Order revoking his registration is effective October 29, 2026.
Pending renewals and new registrations denied
The Order denies any pending applications of Johann Farley, M.D., to renew or modify Registration No. BF8869628 and denies any other pending application for additional registration in Indiana. That denial is part of the Order effective October 29, 2026.
Mandatory exclusion from federal health programs
Based on a conviction, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General mandatorily excluded Johann Farley, M.D., from Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs effective May 20, 2025 for a minimum period of 12 years.
Guilty plea to health care fraud recorded
The record states that on June 11, 2024, Johann Farley, M.D., pleaded guilty to one count of health care fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
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