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)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
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)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP Devices) (R01)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
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)
Orthotist Certification (BOC)	Yes	Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)	Yes	No	C
Or Certified Orthotist (ABC)	Yes	The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics	Yes	No	C
Enteral Equipment and Supplies (PE04)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Enteral Nutrients (PE03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Epoetin (A01)
Retail Community Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
External Infusion Pump Supplies (DM24)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
External Infusion Pumps (DM12)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Facial Prostheses (PD03)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Gastric Suction Pumps (DM07)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Heat & Cold Applications (DM08)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies (R02)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
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)
Retail Community Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (DM14)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies (DM11)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Infusion Drugs (A03)
Retail Community Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies (DM25)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Insulin Infusion Pumps (DM13)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices) (R04)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices (R05)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (R03)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Limb Prostheses (PR01)
Prosthetist Certification (ABC)	Yes	The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics	Yes	Yes	C
Prosthetist Certification (BOC)	Yes	Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)	Yes	Yes	C
Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices (R06)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Nebulizer Drugs (A04)
Retail Community Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (R07)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies (DM15)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies (DM16)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Neurostimulators and/or Supplies (PD04)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Ocular Prostheses (PD05)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Oral Anticancer Drugs (A05)
Retail Community Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Oral Antiemetic Drugs (A06)
Retail Community Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Orthoses: Custom Fab (OR01)
Certified Orthotist (ABC)	Yes	The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics	Yes	No	C
Orthotist Certification (BOC)	Yes	Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)	Yes	No	C
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)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Ostomy Supplies (PD06)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (R08)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Parenteral Equipment and Supplies (PE06)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Parenteral Nutrients (PE05)
Retail Community Pharmacy Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	Yes	A
Patient Lifts (M02)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies (DM18)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (M03)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses (PD12)
Optometrist License	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Optometry	Yes	Yes	D
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses (PD11)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses (PD13)
Optometrist License	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Optometry	Yes	Yes	D
Respiratory Assist Devices (R09)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Respiratory Suction Pumps (R10)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Seat Lift Mechanisms (M04)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Somatic Prostheses (PD07)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
Speech Generating Devices (DM19)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - New (DM20)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - Used (DM26)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Surgical Dressings (S01)
No License Required	No	N/A		No	N/A
TENS and/or Supplies (DM22)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Tracheostomy Supplies (PD08)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Traction Equipment (DM21)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies (DM23)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
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)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
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)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories) (M09A)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual) (M08)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power) (M09)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
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)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B
Wheelchairs (Standard Power) (M07)
Medical Equipment Supplier Permit	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy	Yes	No	B

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	No	Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification	Yes	No	N/A
Home Health Agency
Home Health	No	Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification	Yes	No	N/A
Hospital
Hospital	No	Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification	Yes	No	N/A
Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)
Nursing Facility	No	Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification	Yes	No	N/A
Nursing Home Administrator	No	Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators	Yes	No	N/A
Optometrist
Optometrist License	Yes	Mississippi State Board of Optometry	Yes	No	N/A
Physician
Physician	No	Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure	Yes	No	N/A

Licensing Agencies:

	Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy Phone: 601-899-8880 Web: http://www.mbp.state.ms.us/mbop/pharmacy.nsf Medical Equipment Supplier Permit Retail Community Pharmacy Permit
	The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Phone: 703-836-7114 Web: http://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx Certified Orthotist (ABC) Mastectomy Fitter Prosthetist Certification (ABC)
	Mississippi State Board of Optometry Phone: 601-919-1343 Web: https://www.ms.gov/msbo/license_renewal/home/licenseverification Optometrist License
	Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification Phone: 601-364-1100 Web: http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,83.html Ambulatory Surgical Center Home Health Hospital Nursing Facility
	Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators Phone: 601-362-6914 Web: https://www.msnha.ms.gov/ Nursing Home Administrator
	Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure Phone: 601-987-3079 Web: http://www.msbml.ms.gov/ Physician
	Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Phone: 877-776-2200 Web: http://www.bocusa.org/ Certified Mastectomy Fitter Orthotist Certification (BOC) Prosthetist Certification (BOC)

Notes:17

A - Out-of-state pharmacies are required to hold a MS Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit. Effective July 1st, 2011, the supplier must have a pharmacist licensed in the state of Mississippi if out of state.

B - The permitting requirements of the Medical Equipment Supplier Permit do not apply to the following unless the following have a separate business entity, company, corporation or division that is in the business of providing home medical equipment to patients at their home: home health agencies; hospitals; medical doctors, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, optometrists, chiropractors and podiatrists who use home medical equipment and/or legend devices in their individual practices; pharmacies; hospice programs; nursing homes and or long term care facilities; dentists; and emergency medical services.

C - No person shall practice orthotics or prosthetics in the state unless he or she is certified as an orthotist, prosthetist, or both, by the American Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (BOC). (See Agency #2 and 7 for contact information). Chapter 73-22-3 does not prevent any person licensed, registered or certified in this state from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed, registered or certified (MS Code of 1972, Section 73-22-3). A copy of the senate bill 2011 can be found at http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/1998/SB/2001-2099/SB2011IN.htm

D - An optical dispenser may fill the written contact lens prescription; however, any instructions on the proper fit of contact lenses must be provided by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist. The supplier may contract with a qualified individual to provide this service to the patient.

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

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