Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MEDICINE
Respondent: CHI-SHANG CHEN, M.D.
Judges: MARY CLARK
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Nov. 29, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, January 31, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OO “U T 1 3) PL
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, )
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PETITIONER, )
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Vv. ) CASE NO, 1999-51741
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CHI-SHANG CHEN, M_LD., )
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Petitioner, Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as
“Petitioner,” and files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Medicine against Chi-
Shang Chen, M.D., hereinafter referred to as “Respondent,” and alleges:
1. Effective July 1, 1997, Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the
practice of medicine pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter 456, Florida Statutes,
and Chapter 458, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 20,43(3), Florida
Statutes, the Petitioner has contracted with the Agency for Health Care Administration to provide
consumer complaint, investigative, and prosecutorial services required by the Division of \
Medical Quality Assurance, councils, or boards, as appropriate.
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2. Respondent is and has been at all times material hereto a licensed physician in the
state of Florida, having been issued license number ME 0041425, Respondent’s last known
address is St. John’s Medical Clinic, 12001 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33612. ,
3. Respondent is a General Practitioner and is not Board Certified. .
4. Valium contains diazepam, a Schedule IV controlled substance, pursuant to
Chapter 893, Florida Statutes. It is indicated for the management of anxiety. A substance in
Schedule IV has a low potential for abuse relative to the substances in Schedule Ill and has a
currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse of the substance may
lead to limited physical or psychological dependence relative to the substances in Schedule II.
5. Lortab contains hydrocodone bitartrate, a Schedule IL Controlled Substance
pursuant to Chapter 893, Florida Statutes. Hydrocodone is indicated for the relief of severe to
moderate pain. Schedule 1 Controlled Substances have a high potential for abuse and have a
currently accepted but severely restricted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse
of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
6. Xanax contains alprazolam, a Schedule IV controlled substance, pursuant to
Chapter 893, Florida Statutes. Alprazolam is indicated for the management of anxiety. A
substance in Schedule IV has a low potential for abuse relative to the substances in Schedule [iI
‘and has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse of the
substance may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence relative to the substances in
Schedule III.
7, Librium contains chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride, a Schedule IV controlled
substance, pursuant to Chapter 893, Florida Statutes. , It is indicated for the management of
anxiety. A substance in Schedule IV has a low potential for abuse relative to the substances in
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Schedule IIT and has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and
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abuse of the substance may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence relative to the
substances in Schedule U1,
8. Lorcet contains hydrocodone bitartrate, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
pursuant to Chapter 893, Florida Statutes. Hydrocodone is indicated for the relief of severe to
moderate pain. Schedule II Controlled Substances have a high potential for abuse and have a
currently accepted but severely restricted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse
of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
9 Soma contains carisoprodol, a legend drug, as defined by Section 465.007, Florida
Statutes, indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of
discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The effects of Soma and
other central nervous system (CNS) depressants may be additive; therefore appropriate caution
should be exercised with patients who are taking Soma and other CNS depressants
simultaneously. While the risk of dependence is small for the general population, Soma should
be prescribed with caution in addiction-prone individuals.
10. Vicoprofen contains hydrocodone bitartrate, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
pursuant to Chapter 893, Florida Statutes. Hydrocodone is indicated for the relief of severe to
moderate pain. Schedule II Controlled Substances have a high potential for abuse and have a
currently accepted but severely restricted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse
of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
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TIENT
11. On or about December 30, 1996, Patient C.C., a twenty-nine (29) year old male
presented to Respondent with complaints of low back pain off and on, “resulting from an
accident last year." Respondent noted tender low back pain with muscle spasm and negative
straight leg raise for the physical exam. | Respondent also noted a history of bulging discs.
Respondent did not record any further history and did not perform or record any other physical
exam, other than obtaining Patient C.C.'s blood pressure, height and weight. Respondent
prescribed thirty (30) tablets Valium Smg, and twenty (20) tablets Lortab 5mg.
12. On or about November 10, 1998, Patient C.C. presented to Respondent with
complaints of insomnia due to family problems. Respondent’s notes conceming the physical
findings for Patient C.C. in the medical record are illegible. Respondent prescribed fifteen (15)
tablets Xanax 0.5mg, to be taken at bedtime,
13. On or about January 5, 1999, Patient C.C. presented to Respondent with
complaints of insomnia. Respondent’s notes concerning the physical findings for Patient C.C. in
the medical record are illegible. Patient C.C. reported to Respondent that he was "in detox due to
drug addiction.” Respondent prescribed thirty (30) tablets Librium 25mg, for Patient C.C., and
teferred him to a psychiatrist. Respondent diagnosed Patient C.C. with drug addiction.
COUNT ONE
14. _ Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through thirteen (13), as
if fully set forth herein this Count One.
15. Respondent failed to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment
which is recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar
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conditions and circumstances, in that Respondent failed to obtain an adequate history and
perform an adequate physical exam for Patient C.C. and/or failed to pursue other treatment
modalities.
16. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section 458.331(1)(t), Florida
Statutes, by failing to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment which is
recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar
conditions and circumstances.
COUNT TWO
17. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through thirteen (13) and
paragraph fifteen (15) as if fully set forth herein this Count Two.
18. Respondent prescribed, dispensed, administered, mixed, or otherwise prepared a
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legend drug, including any controlled substance, other than in the course of the physician’s .
professional practice, in that Respondent prescribed legend drugs for Patient C.C. without
performing a sufficient evaluation and examination of the patient to determine the etiology of the
back problem.
19. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 458.331(1)(q), Florida
Statutes, by prescribing, dispensing, administering, mixing, or otherwise preparing a legend drug,
including any controlled substance, other than in the course of the physician’s professional
Practice. For the purposes of this paragraph, it shall be legally presumed that prescribing,
dispensing, administering, mixing, or otherwise preparing a legend drug, including all controlled
substances, inappropriately or in excessive or inappropriate quantities is not in the best interest of
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the patient and not in the course of the physician’s professional practice, without regard to his
intent,
COUNT THREE
20, Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through thirteen (13),
paragraph fifteen (15), and paragraph eighteen (18), as if fully set forth herein this Count Three.
21. Respondent failed to keep legible, as defined by department rule in consultation
with the board, medical records that identify the licensed physician or the physician extender and
supervising physician by name and professional title who is or are responsible for rendering,
ordering, supervising, or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and that justify the
course of treatment of the patient, in that Respondent failed to document an adequate history and
physical exam for Patient C.C.
22. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 458.331(1)(m), Florida
Statutes (1997), by failing to keep legible, as defined by department rule in consultation with the
board, medical records that identify the licensed physician or the physician extender and
supervising physician by name and professional title who is or are responsible for rendering,
ordering, supervising, or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and that justify the
course of treatment of the patient, including, but not limited to, patient histories; examination
results; test results; records of drugs prescribed, dispensed, or administered; and reports of
consultations and hospitalizations. Based on the foregoing, Respondent also violated Section
458.331(1)(m), Florida Statutes (1996), by failing to keep written medical records justifying the
course of treatment of the patient, including, but not limited to, patient histories; examination
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results; test results; records of drugs prescribed, dispensed, or administered; and reports of
consultations and hospitalizations.
INT A.S.
23. On or about October 12, 1998, Patient A.S., a thirty-seven (37) year old female,
presented to Respondent with complaints of "neck pain for three to four days." No further
history was recorded in the medical record. Respondent noted in his records that Patient A'S.
was “tender in neck with muscle spasm, no limitation on movement, arm negative." Respondent
recorded Patient A.S.'s blood pressure, weight and height. Respondent did not perform or record
any further physical examinations. Respondent prescribed twenty (20) tablets Lorcet Plus, and
thirty (30) tablets Soma for Patient A.S.
24, On or about November 25, 1998, Patient A.S. presented to Respondent for a
follow-up with complaints of neck pain. Respondent noted in his medical record Patient A.S.’s
blood pressure and weight, and that Patient A.S. was tender in the low back with muscle spasms. |
The record does not reveal any other physical examination results and no other physical exam )
was performed. Respondent prescribed twenty (20) tablets Xanax 10mg, and thirty (30) tablets
Soma for Patient A.S.
co FOUR
25. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) and
paragraphs twenty-three (23) and twenty-four (24), as if fully set forth herein this Count Four.
26. Respondent failed to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment
which is recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar
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conditions and circumstances, in that Respondent failed to obtain an adequate history and
perform an adequate physical exam for Patient A.S. and/or failed to pursue other treatment
modalities. |
27. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section 458.331(1)(t), Florida
Statutes, by failing to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment which is
recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar
conditions and circumstances.
COUNT FIVE
28. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10),
paragraphs twenty-three (23), twenty-four (24), and paragraph twenty-six (26), as if fully set
forth herein this Count Five.
29, Respondent prescribed, dispensed, administered, mixed, or otherwise prepared a
legend drug, including any controlled substance, other than in the course of the physician’s
professional practice, in that Respondent prescribed legend drugs for Patient A.S, without
performing 2 sufficient evaluation and examination of the patient to determine etiology of the
back and/or neck problem, ,
30. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 458,331(1)\(q), Florida
Statutes, by prescribing, dispensing, administering, mixing, or otherwise preparing a legend drug,
including any controlled substance, other than in the course of the physician’s professional
practice. For the purposes of this paragraph, it shall be legally presumed that prescribing,
dispensing, administering, mixing, or otherwise preparing a legend drug, including all controlled
substances, inappropriately or in excessive or inappropriate quantities is not in the best interest of
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the patient and not in the course of the physician’s professional practice, without regard to his
intent.
COUNT SIX
31. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10),
paragraphs twenty-three (23), twenty-four (24), twenty-six (26), and paragraph twenty-nine (29),
as if fully set forth herein this Count Six.
32. Respondent failed to keep legible, as defined by department rule in consultation
with the board, medical records that identify the licensed physician or the physician extender and
supervising physician by name and professional title who is or are responsible for rendering,
ordering, supervising, or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and that justify the
course of treatment of the patient, in that Respondent failed to document an adequate history and
physical exam for Patient A.S.
33. Based on the foregomg, Respondent violated Section 458.331(1)(@m), Florida
Statutes, by failing to keep legible, as defined by department rule in consultation with the board,
medical records that identify the licensed physician or the physician extender and supervising
physician by name and professional title who is or are responsible for rendering, ordering,
supervising, or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and that justify the course of
treatment of the patient, including, but not limited to, patient histories; examination results; test
results; records of drugs prescribed, dispensed, or administered; and reports of consultations and
hospitalizations.
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PATIENT R.R.
34, In or about January 1999, the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (hereinafter
referred to as HCSO) was informed by one of his former patients that Respondent had been
supplying controlled substances to any patient who asked for such drugs. The former patient,
Patient R.R., a fifty-one (51) year old male, volunteered to act as a confidential informant to aid
the HCSO in their investigation.
35. In or about March, 1999 a detective from the Tampa Police Department met with
Patient R.R. regarding Respondent's prescribing practices, Patient R.R. informed the detective
that he had recently presented to Respondent's office requesting controlled substances. Patient
RR. told Respondent that he would pay for the controlled substances with his Medicaid card.
Respondent advised Patient R.R. to return to his office with cash and he would give Patient R.R.
whatever controlled substances he wanted.
36. On or about March 26, 1999, Patient RR. returned to Respondent's office while
being electronically monitored with an audio recording device by the police. Respondent noted
in the medical records that Patient R.R. had severe low back pain off and on, and “history of disc
herniation.” The only physical finding Respondent recorded for Patient R.R. was that the patient
was "tender in low back with muscle spasm."
37. The police, utilizing the audio recording device, overheard Patient R.R. ask for
twelve (12) to fifteen (15) Lortab tablets to help "get him through the day.” Respondent did not
obtain any further history or obtain any Prior records for this patient. Respondent did not
perform any further physical examination of Patient R.R. Respondent prescribed fifteen (15)
tablets Lortab Plus, for Patient R.R. Patient RR. paid thirty dollars ($30.00) in cash for the
prescription.
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COUNT SEVEN
38. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) and
paragraphs thirty-four (34) through thirty-seven (37), as if fully set forth herein this Count Seven.
39. . Respondent failed to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment
which is recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar
conditions and circumstances, in that Respondent failed to obtain an adequate history and
perform an adequate physical exam for Patient R.R. before prescribing controlled substances
and/or failed to pursue other treatment modalities.
40. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section 458.331(1)(t), Florida
Statutes, by failing to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment which is
recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar
conditions and circumstances.
COUNT EIGHT
41, Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10), thirty-
four (34) through thirty-seven (37), and paragraph thirty-nine (39) as if fully set forth herein this
Count Eight. .
42, Respondent prescribed, dispensed, administered, mixed, or otherwise prepared a
legend drug, including any controlled substance, other than in the course of the physician’s
professional practice, in that Respondent prescribed legend drugs for Patient R.R. without
performing a sufficient evaluation and examination of the patient to determine the etiology of the
back problem.
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43. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 458.331(1)(q), Florida
Statutes, by prescribing, dispensing, administering, mixing, or otherwise preparing a legend drug,
including any controlled substance, other than in the course of the physician’s professional
practice. For the purposes of this paragraph, it shall be legally presumed that prescribing,
dispensing, administering, mixing, or otherwise preparing a legend drug, including all controlled
substances, inappropriately or in excessive or inappropriate quantities is not in the best interest of
the patient and not in the course of the physician’s professional practice, without regard to his
intent,
COUNT NINE
44. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10), thirty-
four (34) through thirty-seven (37), and forty-two (42), as if fully set forth herein this Count
Nine.
45. Respondent failed to keep legible, as defined by department rule in consultation
with the board, medical records that identify the licensed physician or the physician extender and
supervising physician by name and professional title who is or ate responsible for rendering,
ordering, supervising, or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and that justify the
course of treatment of the patient, in that Respondent failed to document an adequate history and
physical exam for Patient R.R.
46. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 458.331(1)Gn), Florida
Statutes, by failing to keep legible, as defined by department mule in consultation with the board,
medical records that identify the licensed physician or the physician extender and supervising
Physician by name and professional title who is or are responsible for rendering, ordering,
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supervising, or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and that justify the course of
treatment of the patient, including, but not limited to, patient histories; examination results; test
results; records of drugs prescribed, dispensed, or administered; and reports of consultations and
hospitalizations.
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47, On:or about April 6, 1999, Patient P.R. (confidential informant #2), a thirty-four
(34) year old female, presented to Respondent’s office while being electronically monitored with
an audio recording device by the police and the DEA. Respondent's note for Patient P.R.'s past
medical history was lef blank while the sections referencing surgeries, medical diseases and
“other” were marked with a "N/A." Respondent recorded a complaint for Patient P.R. of
significant back pain off and on, but he did not record in the medical records the nature or
character or cause of the pain. Respondent's notation for the physical exam indicates that Patient
P.R. was "tender in low back with muscle spasm." Respondent recorded Patient P.R.'s blood
pressure, weight, and height. Respondent did not perform any further physical examinations.
48. The DEA's electronic monitoring device recorded Patient P.R. stating to
Respondent that she had been taking Vicodin. Patient P.R. also stated that "it gets me through
the day and that's basically what I need.” Patient P.R. also suggested that maybe she could get
some Lortab or something like that or something that has hydrocodone in it. The recording then
revealed that Respondent asked if Patient P.R. had back problems. Patient P.R. Teplied that she
did not have any problems. Respondent then wrote a prescription for Patient P.R. for twenty
(20) tablets Vicoprofen. Vicoprofen contains hydrocodone bitartrate.
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49. On or about June 21, 1999, the Tampa Police Department arrested Respondent
and charged him with two felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance, in violation of
Section 893.13, Florida Statutes.
50, Section 893.13, Florida Statutes, states, in part: ‘
(1)(a) Except as authorized by this chapter and chapter 499, it is
unlawful for any person to sell, manufacture, or deliver, or possess
with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, a controlled substance.
Any person who violates this provision with respect to:
1. A controlled substance named or described in s. $93.03(1)(a),
(De), (1d), (2)(a), or (2)(b) commits a felony of the second
degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s.
775.084. :
2. A controlled substance named or described in s. 893.03(1)(c),
(2)(c), (3), or (4) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable
as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
51. On or about June 21, 1999, Respondent voluntarily surrendered his controlled
substances privileges to representatives of the Drug Enforcement Administration. i
COUNT TEN
52. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) and
forty-seven (47) through fifty-one (51), as if fully set forth herein this Count Ten.
53, Respondent failed to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment
which is recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar
conditions and circumstances, in that Respondent failed to obtain an adequate history and
perform an adequate physical exam for Patient P.R. and/or failed to pursue other treatment
modalities.
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54. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section 458.331(1)(t), Florida
Statutes, by failing to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment which is
recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar
conditions and circumstances.
COUNT ELEVEN 4
55. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10), forty-
seven (47) through fifty-one (51), and paragraph fifty-three (53) as if fully set forth herein this
Count Eleven.
56. Respondent prescribed, dispensed, administered, mixed, or otherwise prepared a
legend drug, including any controlled substance, other than in the course of the physician’s
professional practice, in that Respondent prescribed legend drugs for Patient P.R. without
performing a sufficient evaluation and examination of the patient to determine etiology of the
back problem.
57. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 458.331(1)(q), Florida
Statutes, by prescribing, dispensing, administering, mixing, or otherwise preparing a legend drug,
including any controlled substance, other than in the course of the physician’s professional
practice. For the purposes of this paragraph, it Shall be legally presumed that prescribing,
dispensing, administering, mixing, dr otherwise preparing a legend drug, including all controlled
substances, inappropriately or in excessive or inappropriate quantities is not in the best interest of
the patient and not in the course of the physician’s professional practice, without regard to his
intent.
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58. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through ten (10), forty-
seven (47) through fifty-one (51), fifty-three (53), and paragraph fifty-six (56), as if fully set
forth herein this Count Twelve.
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59. Respondent failed to keep legible, as defined by departrnent rule in consultation
with the board, medical records that identify the licensed physician or the physician extender and
supervising physician by name and professional title who is or are responsible for rendering,
ordering, supervising, or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and that justify the
course of treatment of the patient, in that Respondent failed to document an adequate history and
physical exam for Patient P.R.
60. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 458.331(1)(m), Florida
Statutes, by failing to keep legible, as defined by department rule in consultation with the board,
medical records that identify the licensed physician or the physician extender and supervising
physician by name and professional title who is or are responsible for rendering, ordering,
supervising, or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and that justify the course of
treatment of the patient, including, but not limited to, patient histories; examination results; test
results; records of drugs prescribed, dispensed, or administered; and reports of consultations and
hospitalizations.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests the Board of Medicine enter an order
imposing one or more of the following penalties: permanent revocation or suspension of the
Respondent’s license, restriction of the Respondent’s practice, imposition of an administrative
fine, issuance of a reprimand, placernent of the Respondent on probation, the assessment of costs
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related to the investigation and prosecution of this case as provided for in Section 456.072(4),
Florida Statutes, and/or any other relief that the Board deems appropriate.
SIGNED this PULA day of —Budiad 2000
Robert G. Brooks, M.D., Secretary
Kathryn L. Kasprzak 1
Chief Medical Attorney ot
COUNSEL FOR DEPARTMENT; :
Kathryn L. Kasprzak ‘
Chief Medical Attorney
. Agency for Health Care Administration DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
P.O. Box 14229 DEPUTY CLERK :
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-4229 CLERK Wohi, Keron
Florida Bar # 937819
KLK/JET pate__¥ 95 [oreo geeo
PCP: August 18, 2000
PCP Members: Ashkar, Leon, Rodriguez
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Docket for Case No: 00-004778PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jan. 31, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 26, 2001 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 08, 2001 |
Notice of Serving Respondent`s Original Signed Responses to Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories (filed via facsimile). |
Jan. 05, 2001 |
Notice of Serving Respondnt`s Signed Responses to Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories (filed via facsimile). |
Jan. 05, 2001 |
Respondent`s Answers to Request for Admissions (filed via facsimile). |
Jan. 05, 2001 |
Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s Request for Production (filed via facsimile). |
Jan. 05, 2001 |
Notice of Serving Respondent`s Unsigned Responses to Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 14, 2000 |
Order (Respondent`s Motion to Extend Time to file Motions in Opposition to the Administrative Complaint is Granted) issued.
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Dec. 12, 2000 |
Respondent`s Second Request to Produce and a Request for Public Records (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 12, 2000 |
Respondent`s First Request for Admissions (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 12, 2000 |
Notice of Serving Interrogatories (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 11, 2000 |
Notice of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel (filed by J. Pellett via facsimile).
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Dec. 07, 2000 |
Letter to Judge M. Clark from J. Pellett In re: request for subpoenas filed.
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Dec. 06, 2000 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Dec. 06, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for February 6 and 7, 2001; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Dec. 05, 2000 |
Petitioner`s Response to Response to Respondent`s Request to Produce (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 05, 2000 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Request to Produce (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 05, 2000 |
Motion to Extend Time to File Motions in Opposition to the Administrative Complaint (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 05, 2000 |
Request to Produce and a Public Records Request (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 05, 2000 |
Notice of Filing (Respondent`s First Request to Produce; Respondent`s Motion for Extension of Time to file Motions in Opposition to the Adminstrative Complaint; Respondent`s Notice of Appearance, filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 05, 2000 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions, Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 04, 2000 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Nov. 29, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Nov. 29, 2000 |
Request for Formal Hearing filed.
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Nov. 29, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Nov. 29, 2000 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by E. Scott).
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Nov. 29, 2000 |
Agency referral filed.
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