NC



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)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

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)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices (DM03)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP Devices) (R01)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint (DM04)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

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)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Enteral Nutrients (PE03)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Epoetin (A01)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

Yes

A

External Infusion Pump Supplies (DM24)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

External Infusion Pumps (DM12)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Facial Prostheses (PD03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Gastric Suction Pumps (DM07)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Heat & Cold Applications (DM08)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies (R02)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Hospital Beds (Electric) (DM09)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Hospital Beds (Manual) (DM10)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Immunosuppressive Drugs (A02)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

Yes

A

Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (DM14)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies (DM11)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Infusion Drugs (A03)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

Yes

A

Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies (DM25)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Insulin Infusion Pumps (DM13)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices) (R04)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices (R05)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (R03)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Limb Prostheses (PR01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices (R06)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Nebulizer Drugs (A04)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

Yes

A

Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (R07)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies (DM15)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies (DM16)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Neurostimulators and/or Supplies (PD04)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Ocular Prostheses (PD05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Oral Anticancer Drugs (A05)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

Yes

A

Oral Antiemetic Drugs (A06)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

Yes

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)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Ostomy Supplies (PD06)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (R08)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

D
Re-packager Prescription Drug License/Registration See Note DNC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Food and Drug Protection DivisionNo

Yes

D

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies (PE06)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Parenteral Nutrients (PE05)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

Yes

A

Patient Lifts (M02)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies (DM18)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (M03)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses (PD12)

Optometrist

Yes

North Carolina Board of Optometry

Yes

http://www.ncoptometry.org/

Yes

C

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses (PD11)

Optometrist

Yes

North Carolina Board of Optometry

Yes

http://www.ncoptometry.org/

Yes

C

Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses (PD13)

Optometrist

Yes

North Carolina Board of Optometry

Yes

http://www.ncoptometry.org/

Yes

C

Respiratory Assist Devices (R09)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Respiratory Suction Pumps (R10)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Seat Lift Mechanisms (M04)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Somatic Prostheses (PD07)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Speech Generating Devices (DM19)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

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

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

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

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Surgical Dressings (S01)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

TENS and/or Supplies (DM22)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Tracheostomy Supplies (PD08)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Traction Equipment (DM21)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies (DM23)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Urological Supplies (PD09)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Vacuum Erection/ Penile Pumps (OR04)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

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

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

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)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Rel Accessories) (M08A)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories) (M09A)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual) (M08)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power) (M09)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

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

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual) (M06)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

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

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B

Wheelchairs (Standard Power) (M07)

Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit

Yes

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx

No

B


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

No

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation

Yes

No

N/A

Home Health Agency

Home Health

No

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation

Yes

No

N/A

Hospital

Hospital License

No

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation

Yes

No

N/A

Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)

Nursing Home Administrators

No

North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators

Yes

No

N/A
Nursing Home

No

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation

Yes

No

N/A

Optometrist

Optometrist

Yes

North Carolina Board of Optometry

Yes

No

N/A

Physician

Physician License

No

North Carolina Medical Board

Yes

No

N/A
Licensing Agencies:
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
Phone: 919-246-1050
Web: https://portal.ncbop.org/verification/search.aspx
  • Device and Medical Equipment Dispensing Permit
  • Pharmacy Permit
North Carolina Board of Optometry
Phone: 910-285-3160
Web: http://www.ncoptometry.org/
  • Optometrist
North Carolina Medical Board
Phone: 800-253-9653 or Local: 919
Web: http://www.ncmedboard.org/
  • Physician License
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation
Phone: 919-855-3750
Web: https://www.nc.gov/agencies
  • Ambulatory Surgical Center
  • Home Health
  • Hospital License
  • Nursing Home
North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
Phone: 919-571-4164
Web: http://www.ncbenha.org/
  • Nursing Home Administrators
North Carolina State Board of Opticians
Phone: 919-733-9321
Web: http://www.ncopticiansboard.org/Default.aspx
  • Optician License
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Food and Drug Protection Division
Web: http://www.ncagr.gov/fooddrug/
  • Re-packager Prescription Drug License/Registration
Notes:17
A - If they provide drugs or parenteral nutrition: “Pharmacy Permit,” with issue and renewal date, issued by the Board of Pharmacy, at 919-942-4454. Each facility must have one. If the business moves, the address may not match till the permit is renewed at renewal time.

B - Each place, whether located in this State or out-of-state, that delivers medical equipment to the user of the equipment in this State shall register annually with the Board and obtain a medical equipment permit. A business that has a current pharmacy permit or a current device permit does not have to register and obtain a medical equipment permit. The address on the permit must match the location. “Medical equipment" means any of the following items that are intended for use by the consumer in the consumer's place of residence: (1) A device; (2) Ambulation assistance equipment; (3) Mobility equipment. (4) Rehabilitation seating; (5) Oxygen and respiratory care equipment; (6) Rehabilitation environmental control equipment; (7) Diagnostic equipment; (8) A bed prescribed by a physician to treat or alleviate a medical condition; The term "medical equipment" does not include (i) medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by or on behalf of home care agencies, hospitals, and nursing facilities licensed under Chapter 131E of the General Statutes or hospitals or agencies licensed under Article 2 of Chapter 122C of the General Statutes; (ii) medical equipment used or dispensed by professionals licensed under Chapters 90 or 93D of the General Statutes, provided the professional is practicing within the scope of that professional's practice act; (iii) upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; or (iv) canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars. (Updated 01/19/2016 WC)

C - An Optician License is acceptable to provide eyeglasses and contact lenses. See the Agency information for contact number.

D - Re-packager Prescription Drug License/Registration only required if transfilling medical oxygen.(updated 10/14/15 WC)

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