NJ Doctor Excluded from Medicare, Forfeits DEA License Quietly
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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Summary
Dr. Jorge J. Figueroa from New Jersey lost his DEA registration because he was kicked out of Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs. He didn’t ask for a hearing, so the DEA made the decision official. This means he can’t legally handle controlled substances anymore, effective immediately, impacting his medical practice and income.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DEA registration revoked (FF1775660)
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked DEA Certificate of Registration No. FF1775660 issued to Jorge J. Figueroa, M.D. The Order of revocation is effective October 29, 2026, ending his DEA registration under the Controlled Substances Act.
Pending registration applications denied
The Order denies any pending applications by Jorge J. Figueroa, M.D., to renew or modify Certificate No. FF1775660 and denies any other pending application for additional registration in New Jersey. The denial was issued as part of the final Order effective October 29, 2026.
Mandatory exclusion from federal health programs
HHS/OIG mandatorily excluded Jorge J. Figueroa, M.D., from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs effective April 19, 2018, for a minimum period of 15 years pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7(a). The DEA relied on that mandatory exclusion as the basis for revoking his registration under 21 U.S.C. 824(a)(5).
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