DC



License required (In-state)Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)Licensing AgencyVerify OnlineReq. for Pharmacies (in-state)Notes

Automatic Ext Defibrillator (AEDS) and/or Supplies (DM01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Blood Glucose Monitors/ Supplies (Non-Mail Order) (DM05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (DM06)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories (PD01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Canes and/or Crutches (M01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Cochlear Implants (PD02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (DM02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices (DM03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP Devices) (R01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint (DM04)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Diabetic Shoes and Inserts (S02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Diabetic Shoes/Inserts – Custom (S03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Enteral Equipment and Supplies (PE04)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Enteral Nutrients (PE03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Epoetin (A01)

Pharmacy License

Yes

DC Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookup/Search.aspx

Yes

N/A

External Infusion Pump Supplies (DM24)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

External Infusion Pumps (DM12)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Facial Prostheses (PD03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Gastric Suction Pumps (DM07)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Heat & Cold Applications (DM08)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies (R02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Hospital Beds (Electric) (DM09)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Hospital Beds (Manual) (DM10)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Immunosuppressive Drugs (A02)

Pharmacy License

Yes

DC Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookup/Search.aspx

Yes

N/A

Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (DM14)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies (DM11)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Infusion Drugs (A03)

Pharmacy License

Yes

DC Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookup/Search.aspx

Yes

N/A

Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies (DM25)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Insulin Infusion Pumps (DM13)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices) (R04)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices (R05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (R03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Limb Prostheses (PR01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices (R06)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Nebulizer Drugs (A04)

Pharmacy License

Yes

DC Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookup/Search.aspx

Yes

N/A

Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (R07)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies (DM15)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies (DM16)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Neurostimulators and/or Supplies (PD04)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Ocular Prostheses (PD05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Oral Anticancer Drugs (A05)

Pharmacy License

Yes

DC Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookup/Search.aspx

Yes

N/A

Oral Antiemetic Drugs (A06)

Pharmacy License

Yes

DC Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookup/Search.aspx

Yes

N/A

Orthoses: Custom Fab (OR01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Orthoses: Off the Shelf (OR03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Orthoses: Prefabricated (Custom Fitted) (OR02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Osteogenesis Stimulators (DM17)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Ostomy Supplies (PD06)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (R08)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies (PE06)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Parenteral Nutrients (PE05)

Pharmacy License

Yes

DC Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookup/Search.aspx

Yes

N/A

Patient Lifts (M02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies (DM18)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (M03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses (PD12)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses (PD11)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses (PD13)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Respiratory Assist Devices (R09)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Respiratory Suction Pumps (R10)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Seat Lift Mechanisms (M04)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Somatic Prostheses (PD07)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Speech Generating Devices (DM19)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - New (DM20)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - Used (DM26)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Surgical Dressings (S01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

TENS and/or Supplies (DM22)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Tracheostomy Supplies (PD08)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Traction Equipment (DM21)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies (DM23)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Urological Supplies (PD09)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Vacuum Erection/ Penile Pumps (OR04)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Ventilators: All Types - Not CPAP or RAD (R12)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Voice Prosthetics (PD10)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Walkers (M05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchair Seating/Cushions (M10)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Rel Accessories) (M08A)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories) (M09A)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual) (M08)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power) (M09)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual Related Accessories and Repairs) (M06A)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual) (M06)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchairs (Standard Power Related Accessories and Repairs) (M07A)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Wheelchairs (Standard Power) (M07)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A


Specialty Database


License required (In-state)Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)Licensing AgencyVerify OnlineReq. for Pharmacies (in-state)Notes

Ambulatory Surgical Center

Ambulatory Surgical Center License

No

DC Health Care Facilities Division

Yes

No

N/A

Home Health Agency

Home Care Agency License

No

DC Health Care Facilities Division

Yes

No

N/A

Hospital

Hospital License

No

DC Health Care Facilities Division

Yes

No

N/A

Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)

Nursing Home License

No

DC Health Care Facilities Division

Yes

No

N/A
Nursing Home Administrator License

No

DC Board of Nursing Home Administration

Yes

No

N/A

Optometrist

Optometrist License

No

DC Board of Optometry

Yes

No

N/A

Physician

Physician License

No

DC Board of Medicine

Yes

No

N/A
Licensing Agencies:
DC Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Pharmacy
Phone: 877-672-2174
Web: http://doh.dc.gov/node/185772
  • Pharmacy License
DC Board of Medicine
Phone: 877-672-2174
Web: https://dchealth.dc.gov/bomed
  • Physician License
DC Board of Optometry
Phone: 877-672-2174
Web: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/optometry-licensing
  • Optometrist License
DC Health Care Facilities Division
Phone: 202-724-8800
Web: http://doh.dc.gov/service/health-care-facilities
  • Ambulatory Surgical Center License
  • Home Care Agency License
  • Hospital License
  • Nursing Home License
DC Board of Nursing Home Administration
Phone: 877-672-2174
Web: http://doh.dc.gov/service/nursing-home-administration-licensing
  • Nursing Home Administrator License
Notes:17
Z - As of 2008, Cochlear Implants are no longer considered DME, and they are now paid through Part B