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Closing a Medical Practice inNorth Dakota

Estimated timeline: 60-90 days. This guide covers the key regulatory requirements for closing a medical practice in North Dakota.

Key Requirements for North Dakota

Provide 30 days notice to active patients
Notify the North Dakota Board of Medicine
Retain records for 7 years from last treatment
Surrender DEA and state pharmacy board registrations

Patient Notification Requirements

30
Days Notice

North Dakota requires reasonable notice to patients, typically 30 days, through direct written notice and a published notice.

Required Notification Methods

Direct mailPublished notice

Medical Records Retention

7
Years (Adults)
7
Years (Minors)

Records must be retained for at least 7 years from the last date of treatment. Minor records must be retained until age 18 plus 7 years.

North Dakota Board of Medicine

Board Notification Required:Yes

The North Dakota Board of Medicine must be notified of the closure with a plan for records retention.

DEA Requirements

Surrender DEA registration and North Dakota Board of Pharmacy controlled substance registration.

Entity Dissolution

File Articles of Dissolution with the North Dakota Secretary of State. File final tax returns.

Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days

This timeline is an estimate based on North Dakota's regulatory requirements. Your actual timeline may vary based on practice size, number of insurance panels, outstanding AR, and whether bankruptcy proceedings are involved. Brad can provide a precise estimate for your specific situation.

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