Is there any point getting a DEA number if I'm not going to use it?

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I finished my PGY-1 last year and am currently on LOA for a few different reasons (I left in good standing and on good terms with my program). I'm not sure if I'm going to return to medicine, but I've heard that it can be hard to get licensed if you haven't practiced medicine in a few years, so I applied for (and received) a medical license in my state.

Is the same thing true for getting a DEA number? From what I understand, getting a DEA number is a much more "mechanical" process - as long as you meet the requirements, your application is approved.

Is there any point getting a DEA number now? I'd rather save the money.
 
I finished my PGY-1 last year and am currently on LOA for a few different reasons (I left in good standing and on good terms with my program). I'm not sure if I'm going to return to medicine, but I've heard that it can be hard to get licensed if you haven't practiced medicine in a few years, so I applied for (and received) a medical license in my state.

Is the same thing true for getting a DEA number? From what I understand, getting a DEA number is a much more "mechanical" process - as long as you meet the requirements, your application is approved.

Is there any point getting a DEA number now? I'd rather save the money.
Getting my license took 1,000,001 documents, huge hassles with the state board (who lost documents numerous times), and multiple months. Getting my DEA was one online form and 1 week of waiting.
 
Getting my license took 1,000,001 documents, huge hassles with the state board (who lost documents numerous times), and multiple months. Getting my DEA was one online form and 1 week of waiting.
... and a check for $731, unless you're working only at a VA
 
... and a check for $731, unless you're working only at a VA
Or for a city/county/state hospital/university. At least both my residency program and the one I'm doing fellowship in, we qualify for fee exempt DEA. Just can't do external moonlighting without a full one.
 
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