Centers for Medicare Services require dentists have a DMEPOS surety bond
Dentists are no longer exempt from DMEPOS accreditation requirements.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created regulations for suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) in 2009. In January of 2019, CMS informed dentists they are no longer exempt from DMEPOS requirements (42 CFR § 424.57). However, physicians and non-physician practitioners will remain exempt from the CMS regulations. Just like DMEPOS suppliers, dentists must be accredited by an independent accreditation organization recognized and approved by CMS. One of the requirements set by CMS is a $50,000 surety bond must be in place.
