NSC State Licensure Information

IA

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License required (In-state)	Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)	Licensing Agency	Verify Online	Req. for Pharmacies (in-state)	Notes
Automatic Ext Defibrillator (AEDS) and/or Supplies (DM01)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Blood Glucose Monitors/ Supplies (Non-Mail Order) (DM05)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (DM06)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories (PD01)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Canes and/or Crutches (M01)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Cochlear Implants (PD02)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (DM02)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices (DM03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP Devices) (R01)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint (DM04)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Diabetic Shoes and Inserts (S02)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Diabetic Shoes/Inserts – Custom (S03)
Pedorthist License	Yes	Iowa Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure, Board of Podiatry	Yes	No	B D
Enteral Equipment and Supplies (PE04)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Enteral Nutrients (PE03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Epoetin (A01)
Pharmacy License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
External Infusion Pump Supplies (DM24)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
External Infusion Pumps (DM12)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Facial Prostheses (PD03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Gastric Suction Pumps (DM07)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Heat & Cold Applications (DM08)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies (R02)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Hospital Beds (Electric) (DM09)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Hospital Beds (Manual) (DM10)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Immunosuppressive Drugs (A02)
Pharmacy License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (DM14)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies (DM11)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Infusion Drugs (A03)
Pharmacy License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies (DM25)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Insulin Infusion Pumps (DM13)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices) (R04)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices (R05)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (R03)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Limb Prostheses (PR01)
Prosthetist License	Yes	Iowa Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure, Board of Podiatry	Yes	Yes	B
Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices (R06)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Nebulizer Drugs (A04)
Pharmacy License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (R07)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies (DM15)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies (DM16)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Neurostimulators and/or Supplies (PD04)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Ocular Prostheses (PD05)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Oral Anticancer Drugs (A05)
Pharmacy License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Oral Antiemetic Drugs (A06)
Pharmacy License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Orthoses: Custom Fab (OR01)
Orthotist License	Yes	Iowa Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure, Board of Podiatry	Yes	Yes	B
Orthoses: Off the Shelf (OR03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Orthoses: Prefabricated (Custom Fitted) (OR02)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Osteogenesis Stimulators (DM17)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Ostomy Supplies (PD06)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (R08)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Parenteral Equipment and Supplies (PE06)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Parenteral Nutrients (PE05)
Pharmacy License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Patient Lifts (M02)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies (DM18)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (M03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses (PD12)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses (PD11)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses (PD13)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Respiratory Assist Devices (R09)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Respiratory Suction Pumps (R10)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Seat Lift Mechanisms (M04)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Somatic Prostheses (PD07)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Speech Generating Devices (DM19)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - New (DM20)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - Used (DM26)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Surgical Dressings (S01)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
TENS and/or Supplies (DM22)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Tracheostomy Supplies (PD08)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Traction Equipment (DM21)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies (DM23)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Urological Supplies (PD09)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Vacuum Erection/ Penile Pumps (OR04)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Ventilators: All Types - Not CPAP or RAD (R12)
Limited Distributor License	Yes	Iowa Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	C
Voice Prosthetics (PD10)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Walkers (M05)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchair Seating/Cushions (M10)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Rel Accessories) (M08A)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories) (M09A)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual) (M08)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power) (M09)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Standard Manual Related Accessories and Repairs) (M06A)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Standard Manual) (M06)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Standard Power Related Accessories and Repairs) (M07A)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Standard Power) (M07)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A

Specialty Database

License required (In-state)	Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)	Licensing Agency	Verify Online	Req. for Pharmacies (in-state)	Notes
Ambulatory Surgical Center
Ambulatory Surgical Center License	No	Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals	Yes	No	N/A
Home Health Agency
Home Health Agency License	No	Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals	Yes	No	N/A
Hospital
Certificate of License, Hospital	No	Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals	Yes	No	N/A
Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)
Nursing Home Administrator License	No	Iowa Board of Nursing Home Administrators	Yes	No	N/A
Nursing Facility License	No	Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals	Yes	No	N/A
Optometrist
Optometrist License	No	Iowa Board of Optometry	Yes	No	N/A
Physician
Doctor of Medicine	No	Iowa Board of Medicine	Yes	No	N/A

Licensing Agencies:

	Iowa Board of Pharmacy Phone: 515-281-5944 Web: https://pharmacy.iowa.gov/ Limited Distributor License Pharmacy License
	Iowa Board of Medicine Phone: 515-281-6492 Web: https://medicalboard.iowa.gov/ Doctor of Medicine
	Iowa Board of Optometry Phone: 515-281-4287 Web: https://idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Optometry Optometrist License
	Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Phone: 515-281-7102 Web: https://www.dia.iowa.gov/health-facilities Ambulatory Surgical Center License Certificate of License, Hospital Home Health Agency License Nursing Facility License
	Iowa Board of Nursing Home Administrators Phone: 515-281-6959 Web: https://idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Nursing-Home-Administrators Nursing Home Administrator License
	Iowa Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure, Board of Podiatry Phone: 515-281-4287 Web: http://www.idph.iowa.gov/ Orthotist License Pedorthist License Prosthetist License

Notes:17

A - If a licensed pharmacy from out of state ships prescription pharmaceuticals or devices to patients in Iowa, the pharmacy must maintain an Iowa Nonresident Pharmacy License. Edited 12/12/2019

B - Effective 1/1/2014, the Iowa Board of Podiatry established the rules to license Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists. The licenses are not required of health care practitioners licensed in this state such as physicians, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, and pharmacists who engage in the profession or occupation for which they are licensed. For more information, please view the Practice Act including exemptions at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/ACO/IC/LINC/Chapter.148F.pdf (Added: 01/31/2014; Rev1: 01/15/2015)

C - Limited Distributor License became effective Jan 1, 2019. The license requirement does not apply to physicians and other health care practitioners supplying items within the scope of their practice.

D - Orthotist License is also acceptable.

Z - As of 2008, Cochlear Implants are no longer considered DME, and they are now paid through Part B

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