NSC State Licensure Information

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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)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
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)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
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)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Enteral Equipment and Supplies (PE04)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Enteral Nutrients (PE03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Epoetin (A01)
Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	N/A
External Infusion Pump Supplies (DM24)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
External Infusion Pumps (DM12)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Facial Prostheses (PD03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Gastric Suction Pumps (DM07)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Heat & Cold Applications (DM08)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies (R02)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Hospital Beds (Electric) (DM09)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Hospital Beds (Manual) (DM10)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Immunosuppressive Drugs (A02)
Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	N/A
Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (DM14)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies (DM11)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Infusion Drugs (A03)
Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	N/A
Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies (DM25)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Insulin Infusion Pumps (DM13)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices) (R04)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices (R05)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (R03)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Limb Prostheses (PR01)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices (R06)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Nebulizer Drugs (A04)
Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	N/A
Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (R07)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies (DM15)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies (DM16)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Neurostimulators and/or Supplies (PD04)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Ocular Prostheses (PD05)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Oral Anticancer Drugs (A05)
Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	N/A
Oral Antiemetic Drugs (A06)
Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	N/A
Orthoses: Custom Fab (OR01)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
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)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Ostomy Supplies (PD06)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (R08)
Medical Gas Warehouse Permit	No	Louisiana Department of Health, Food and Drug Unit		No	A
Manufacturer’s Permit	No	Louisiana Department of Health, Food and Drug Unit		No	B
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Parenteral Equipment and Supplies (PE06)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Parenteral Nutrients (PE05)
Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	N/A
Patient Lifts (M02)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies (DM18)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (M03)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses (PD12)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses (PD11)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses (PD13)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Respiratory Assist Devices (R09)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Respiratory Suction Pumps (R10)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
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	D
TENS and/or Supplies (DM22)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Tracheostomy Supplies (PD08)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Traction Equipment (DM21)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies (DM23)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Urological Supplies (PD09)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Vacuum Erection/ Penile Pumps (OR04)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Ventilators: All Types - Not CPAP or RAD (R12)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
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)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual) (M08)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power) (M09)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
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)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D
Wheelchairs (Standard Power) (M07)
Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit)	Yes	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	D

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	Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Office	No	No	N/A
Home Health Agency
Home Health Agency License	No	Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Office	No	No	N/A
Hospital
Hospital License	No	Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Office	No	No	N/A
Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)
Nursing Home License	No	Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Office	No	No	N/A
Nursing Facility Administrator	No	Louisiana Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators	No	No	N/A
Optometrist
Optometrist License	No	Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners	Yes	No	N/A
Physician
Physician License	No	Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners	Yes	No	N/A

Licensing Agencies:

	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Phone: 225-925-6496 Web: http://www.pharmacy.la.gov/ Durable Medical Equipment Permit (DME Permit) Pharmacy Permit
	National Examining Board of Ocularist (NEBO) Phone: 319-339-1125 Web: http://www.neboboard.org/ Board Certified Ocularist
	Louisiana Department of Health, Food and Drug Unit Phone: 225-342-7533 Web: http://dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/620 Manufacturer’s Permit Medical Gas Warehouse Permit
	Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners Phone: 318-335-2989 Web: https://www.laoptometryboard.com/ Optometrist License
	Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Phone: 504-568-6820 Web: http://www.lsbme.la.gov/ Physician License
	Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Office Phone: 225-342-0138 Web: http://dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/directory/category/154 Ambulatory Surgical Center License Home Health Agency License Hospital License Nursing Home License
	Louisiana Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators Phone: 225-295-8571 Web: http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/523 Nursing Facility Administrator

Notes:17

A - Medical Gas Warehouse Permit (aka Permit To Operate) is required for providers who distribute medical gasses. New medical gas production or storage and distribution facilities operating within the state of Louisiana must hold a Permit to Operate from the Food and Drug Unit.

B - A Manufacturer’s Permit is required for suppliers that conduct transfilling operations and for facilities that use air separation units (ASU).

D - Effective May 02, 2012, the DME Permit will authorize the procurement, possession and provision of legend devices, medical gas and DME to Louisiana citizens. It specifically excludes authority for the procurement, possession, or provision of prescription drugs. It is required for all such suppliers regardless of their location. The Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Permit does not apply to the following persons or entities - unless these persons or entities have separate business entities engaged in the business of providing the covered items to patients at their home: (1) Chiropractors; (2) Dentists; (3) Occupational therapists; (4) Optometrists; (5) Physical therapists; (6) Physicians; (7) Podiatrists; (8) Respiratory therapists; (9) Speech pathologists; (11) Distributors; (12) Home health agencies; (13) Hospice programs; (14) Hospitals; (15) Long term care facilities; (16) Manufacturers; and (17) Pharmacies.

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

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