DR ROBERT BEN MITCHELL, DO, LLC
786-262-5750
TRAFN.COM
UPDATES
01/17/25 - original post
01/21/25 - added downloadable evaluation file
01/23/25 - added warnings to appointment dates
01/23/25 - added DO NOT TEXT to appointment instructions
01/30/25 - March 9th cancelled due to Daylight Saving Time
01/30/25 - May 11th cancelled due to Mother's Day
02/03/25 - February 9th closed/full
02/03/25 - February 23rd closed/full
02/03/25 - June 29th closed/unavailable
DEA NEW FINAL RULE
01/30/25
The DEA has unexpectedly published a new final rule in the Federal Register titled Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter which is online at:
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-01049.pdf
This 64 page rule, in combination with other requirements, shortens the time we currently have from the end of December, 2025, to the end of June, 2025, which means we are losing 6 months.
However, there is good news.
If we comply with all the requirements in this new rule before the end of this coming June, then I will be able to continue treating you by telemedicine through the rest of 2025 and beyond, into the foreseeable future.
To comply with these requirements, all we have to do is have a ONE-TIME, in-person evaluation together before the June deadline (NOT once-a-year, just one-time).
If we do NOT do this one-time, in-person evaluation before the end of June, then you will have to either find a new doctor or stop taking the medication by June 30th, 2025, which is 6 months sooner than we had previously planned.
WARNING: THERE WILL NOT BE ENOUGH APPOINTMENTS FOR EVERYONE TO GET ONE, SO IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE BEING MY PATIENT AFTER THIS COMING JUNE, BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
The one-time, in-person evaluation will include a review of your medical history and a brief physical examination.
You will NOT disrobe for the physical examination.
You will NOT get a prescription during this in-person visit.
I have made arrangedments to use a conference room in Fort Lauderdale on Boward Blvd just west of I-95. Maps with the address and directions are in the downloadable evaluation file described in the FORM section below.
Appointments will be on the following SUNDAYS:
February 9 [CLOSED/FULL]
February 23 [CLOSED/FULL]
CALL AT 6:00AM ON FEBRUARY 19TH FOR:
March 9th [CANCELLED - DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME]
March 23
March 30
CALL AT 6:00AM ON MARCH 19TH FOR:
April 13 [WARNING - PALM SUNDAY]
April 27
CALL AT 6:00AM ON APRIL 23RD FOR:
May 11 [CANCELLED - MOTHER'S DAY]
May 25
CALL AT 6:00AM ON MAY 21ST FOR:
June 8
June 22
June 29 [CLOSED/UNAVAILABLE]
To do a FREE, one-time, in-person evaluation:
1. APPOINTMENT: Call me at 786-262-5750 (do NOT text) on one of the DATES IN RED above to make a Sunday appointment. Call early and schedule early or you may NOT get an appointment.
2. FORM: Download and PRINT all 4 pages of the evaluation file
(click here to download) which contains instructions (page 1), entrance information (page 2), your evaluation form (page 3) and maps (page 4). Bring ALL 4 printed pages with you to your evaluation.
WRITE CLEARLY when you fill out the form on page 3 or you will NOT be seen.
3. ARRIVAL: Arrive for your evaluation NO LATER THAN 11:30 AM. If you arrive after 11:30 am, you will NOT be seen.
4. WAIT OUTSIDE: Call me when you arrive but do NOT enter the building until I tell you to do so.
5. MASK: You MUST be wearing a MASK when you enter the building. IF YOU DO NOT BRING AND WEAR A MASK, YOU WILL BE PUTTING MY HEALTH AT RISK AND I WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCHARGE YOU FROM MY PRACTICE.
6. ID: You MUST bring either a driver's license, State ID, or passport with you that has your BIRTHDATE AND PICTURE on it, or you will NOT be seen. The ID can NOT be a printout or a picture on your phone, but it can be expired.
7. DEPARTURE: Plan on staying until AT LEAST 1:30 PM.
8. BATHROOMS: There will NOT be a bathroom in the building where I see you. However, there are public bathrooms in the WALMART next door.
I know this is stressful, but we can do it.
Contact me if you have any questions.