Federal Register #2026-19232

DEA Revokes Registration of Esther Villanueva Valdes, M.D. for Loss of Authority and Mandatory Exclusion

This notice announces the DEA's formal revocation of Esther Villanueva Valdes, M.D.'s registration to handle controlled substances. - Government buyer: - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Department of Justice - Action details: - Revocation of DEA Certificate of Registration No. BV4657485 - Based on loss of authority to handle controlled substances in Puerto Rico (expired medical and controlled substance licenses) - Mandatory exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs due to criminal conviction for healthcare fraud - Legal basis: - Cited statutes and regulations governing controlled substances and healthcare program exclusions - No products, OEMs, or vendors involved - No procurement or award activity - Dr. Valdes did not request a hearing and is in default

Description

This notice announces the decision and order regarding Esther Villanueva Valdes, M.D., issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration under the Department of Justice. The order revokes Dr. Valdes's DEA Certificate of Registration No. BV4657485 due to her lack of authority to handle controlled substances in Puerto Rico and her mandatory exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs. The revocation is effective October 21, 2026. The document details the legal basis for the revocation and the findings of fact supporting the decision.

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