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State:
Supplier Type:
CA
Dialysis Equipment

Are Sales Tax Permits Required? Yes
If any “Retail” is sold, they will need a sellers permit. If
Wholesaler only, they will not need one. Used to report state sales tax.
(Most suppliers will need this) CA State Board of Equalization 916-445-7732.
Respiratory Therapist License? No

Sales Tax Permit Exception Documents? No
Orthotist/Prosthetist Licenses? No

DME Supplier License? Yes
Issued through CA Dept. of Health, 916-322-2632 All DME suppliers must have a HMDR , “Home Medical Device Retailer”
EXCEPT: Manufactures, wholesale distributors, If not selling directly to patient, licensed Pharmacists, or if providing O and P or Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) only.

Additional: MUST HAVE a EXEMPTEE HMDR , or a Pharmacist license, if providing the following items: Legend devices (RX only label), oxygen, TENS units, CPAP, Nutritional feeding kits (w/syringes), IV pumps. (Any item that has a caution (legend) that is only for sale by or by order of a physician. It is not an item that can be
purchased over the counter but must be prescribed.) The EXEMPTEE or Pharmacist must be an employee and under full control of these items during dispensing of prescription devices. To verify renewal of HMDR and /or exemptee, email MDSUSection@cdph.ca.gov
Nursing Facility License? No

Pharmacy License? Yes
If a wholesaler they need a Wholesaler Permit from Board of Pharmacy if distributing legends devices as described above. If they are supplying prescription substances such as EPO injections, they need a Retail Pharmacy Permit, issued by CA Board of Pharmacy at 916-445-5014.
Nursing Home Administrator License? No

Controlled Substances License? No
Hospital License? No

Oxygen License? No
Home Health Agency License? No

Medical Licenses? No
Other: No