Petitioner: LUIS SANCHEZ CALDERON, M.D.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: STUART M. LERNER
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: May 21, 2001
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, October 19, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
LUIS SANCHEZ CALDERON, MD,
Petitioner,
vs. DOAH CASE NO. 01-1968
Audit No.
Rendition No. AHCA-01- 2.48-8- SO
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FINAL ORDER =
THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a settlement agreement —
which is attached and incorporated by reference. The parties are directed to comply with
the terms of the attached settlement agreement. Based on the foregoing, this file is
CLOSED.
DONE AND ORDERED on this the _2T ty of elim bor , 2001, in
Tallahassee, Florida.
Rhondaf¥I. Medows, MD, Secretary
Agency for Health Care Administration
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A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS
ENTITLED TO A JUDICIAL REVIEW WHICH SHALL BE INSTITUTED BY
FILING ONE COPY OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK
OF AHCA, AND A SECOND COPY ALONG WITH FILING FEE AS
PRESCRIBED BY LAW, WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IN THE
APPELLATE DISTRICT WHERE THE AGENCY MAINTAINS ITS
HEADQUARTERS OR WHERE A PARTY RESIDES. REVIEW PROCEEDINGS
SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA
APPELLATE RULES. THE NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITHIN
30 DAYS OF RENDITION OF THE ORDER TO BE REVIEWED.
Copies Furnished to:
Anthony C. Vitale
Anthony C. Vitale, PA
799 Brickell Plaza, Suite 700
Miami, Florida 33131
Kelly A. Bennett
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 :
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
S.M. Lemer
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Administrative Hearings
The DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
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Charlie Ginn, Chief
Medicaid Program Integrity
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #6
' Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Finance & Accounting
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been
furnished to the above named addresses by U.S. Mail on this the Qe, day of
lithe. 2001.
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Agency Clerk
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5865
STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
LUIS SANCHEZ CALDERON, MD
Petitioner,
DOAH CASE NO: 01-1968
v. - provider no.: 055232100
audit no.: C.I. 98-0208-000/WG2/JAD
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
(“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and LUIS SANCHEZ CALDERON, MD (“PROVIDER”), by and
through the undersigned, hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
1. This Agreement is entered into between the parties for the purpose of avoiding the
costs and burdens of litigation.
2. PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida.
3. In its Final Agency Audit Report issued on April 13, 2001, (the "Audit Letter")
AHCA notified PROVIDER that review of Medicaid claims performed by Medicaid Program
Integrity (MPI) indicated that, in its opinion, some claims in whole or in part were not covered
by Medicaid. The Agency sought overpayment in the amount of $90,844.10. In response to the
Audit Letter, PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing that was assigned
DOAH Case No. 01-1968. Subsequent to issuance of the Audit Letter, PROVIDER twice
submitted additional documentation that AHCA reviewed and agreed that the overpayment was
reduced to $89,454.94 and further reduced to $89,362.71.
4. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree as follows:
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AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the MPI review.
PROVIDER agrees to pay to AHCA, on or before October 19, 2001, the
sum of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000.00) to be made in one lump sum
payment, as full and complete settlement of all claims in the proceedings
before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH Case No. 01-
1968).
PROVIDER agrees that the payment is due on October 19, 2001.
PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment.
Furthermore, failure to timely make the payment will render the full
overpayment amount, $89,362.71, due and payable immediately, with
interest, and interest will continue to accrue until the entire balance is paid.
AHCA reserves the right to seek enforcement of this agreement by. any
legal means.
As a result of PROVIDER’S medical condition, effective immediately,
PROVIDER withdraws from the Medicaid Program. PROVIDER agrees
that he will discontinue participation in the program, and discontinue
billing Medicaid-for services.
PROVIDER agrees that should he wish to re-enroll in the Medicaid
Program, prior to enrollment PROVIDER will participate in education
courses regarding CPT coding and Medicaid billing. PROVIDER shall
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attend and successfully complete a course primarily designed to teach CPT
coding and Medicaid billing. PROVIDER agrees to provide written
documentation of the successful. completion of the training AHCA, with
an enrollment application, should PROVIDER seek to re-enroll.
Nothing in this Agreement precludes PROVIDER from seeking re-
enrollment in the Medicaid Program. However, nothing in this Agreement
constitutes a guarantee that the application for enrollment will be accepted
by AHCA.
PROVIDER and AHCA agree that full payment as set forth above will
resolve and settle this case completely and release both parties from all
liabilities arising from the findings in the audit referenced as: C.I. 98-
0208-000/WG2/JAD
PROVIDER agrees that despite his withdrawal from the Medicaid
Program, any claims billed to Medicaid that are not resolved by this
agreement, may be subject to further audits by AHCA.
PROVIDER agrees that it will not rebill the Medicaid Program in any
manner for claims that were not covered by Medicaid, which are the
subject of the audit in this case.
PROVIDER agrees that failure to make payment per the terms of this
agreement may result in the Agency pursuing all legal means to enforce
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this agreement and may include a request for attorney fees and all costs
associated with the enforcement of this agreement.
Payment shall be made payable to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
And payment shall clearly indicate that it is per a settlement agreement, shall
> reference the DOAH Case Number, and shall reference the C.I. Number.
Payment should be directed to Kelly A. Bennett, Assistant General Counsel.
6. The parties agree upon receipt of payment from PROVIDER, AHCA will file a
motion with the Division of Administrative Hearings that cancels the formal hearing in this
matter.
7. PROVIDER agrees that failure to pay any monies due and owing under the terms
of this Agreement shall constitute PROVIDER’S authorization for the Agency, without further
notice, to withhold the total remaining amount due under the terms of this agreement from any
monies due and owing to PROVIDER for any Medicaid claims.
8. AHCA reserves the right to enforce this Agreement under the laws of the
State of Florida, the Rules of the Medicaid Program, and all other applicable rules and
regulations.
8. This settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or error by either
party with respect to this case or any other matter. However, the parties believe that this matter
should be settled because the parties have agreed to the terms contained within this agreement.
9. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, if any.
10. The signatories to this Agreement, acting in a representative capacity, represent
that they are duly authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the respective parties.
Furthermore, PROVIDER agrees that his signature alone binds him to make payments as set
forth in this agreement. The parties further agree that a facsimile or photocopy reproduction of
this agreement with PROVIDER’S signature shall be sufficient for the Agency to enforce the
agreement and to cancel the hearing in this matter.
11. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the laws
of Florida. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall be in Leon County, Florida.
12. In the event that PROVIDER breaches this Agreement, and enforcement of this
Agreement or recovery of damages for breach hereof is obtained by law or by legal proceedings
through an attorney at law, all costs of collection or enforcement, including reasonable attorneys’
fees and costs, shall be paid by PROVIDER to AHCA.
13. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PROVIDER and the
AHCA, including anyone acting for, associated with or employed by them, concerning all
matters and supersedes any prior discussions, agreements or understandings; there are no
promises, representations or agreements between PROVIDER and the AHCA other than as set
forth herein. No modification or waiver of any provision shall be valid unless a written
amendment to the Agreement is completed and properly executed by the parties.
14. This is an Agreement of settlement and compromise, made in recognition that the
parties may have different or incorrect understandings, information and contentions, as to facts
and law, and with each party compromising and settling any potential correctness or
incorrectness of its understandings, information and contentions as to facts and law, so that no
misunderstanding or misinformation shall be a ground for rescission hereof.
15. | PROVIDER expressly waives in this matter its right to any hearing pursuant to
sections 120.569 or 120.57, Florida Statutes, the making of findings of fact and conclusions of
law by the Agency. PROVIDER further agrees that it shall not challenge or contest any Final
Order entered in this matter which is consistent with the terms of this settlement agreement in
any forum now or in the future available to it, including the right to any administrative
proceeding, circuit or federal court action or any appeal.
16. This Agreement is and shall be deemed jointly drafted and written by all patties to
it and shall not be construed or interpreted against the party originating or preparing it.
17. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law for any
reason, such provision shall be effective to the extent not so prohibited, and such prohibition
shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement.
18. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each party’s
successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees.
19. All times stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement.
20. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
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LUIS SANCHEZ CALDERON, MD
Dated: Lo ¢/O/ 2001
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Counsel for Petitioner
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403 .
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Inspector General
Docket for Case No: 01-001968
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 10, 2001 |
Final Order filed.
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Oct. 19, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 18, 2001 |
Settlement Agreement (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 18, 2001 |
Motion to Cancel Hearing and Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 17, 2001 |
Deposition, T. Walker filed. |
Oct. 17, 2001 |
Notice of Filing filed by Respondent.
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Oct. 12, 2001 |
Motion to Appear With Counsel as Qualified Representative (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 12, 2001 |
Sworn Affidavit (filed by Petitioner facsimile).
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Oct. 11, 2001 |
notice of Amended Resonse to Respondent`s Request for Production (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 11, 2001 |
Notice of Amended Response to Respondent`s Request for Admissions (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 11, 2001 |
Notice of Amended Response to Respondent`s First Interrogatories to Petitioner (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 08, 2001 |
Notice of Request for Official Recognition (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 05, 2001 |
Petitioner`s Witness List (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 05, 2001 |
Petitioner`s Exhibit List (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 05, 2001 |
Notice of Filing (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 05, 2001 |
Notice of Service of Statistical Interrogatories (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Sep. 18, 2001 |
Order issued (Motion to appear as Qualified Representative is denied).
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Sep. 18, 2001 |
Notice of Service of Interrogatories (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Sep. 18, 2001 |
Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 18, 2001 |
Petitioner`s First Request for Production (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 18, 2001 |
Notice of Service of Expert Interrogatories (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Sep. 17, 2001 |
Motion to Appear as Qualified Representative (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Sep. 14, 2001 |
Notice of Taking Deposition, Dr. Walker (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 13, 2001 |
Motion to Allow Testimony by Deposition in Lieu of Trial Testimony (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jul. 27, 2001 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Video Teleconference issued (video hearing set for October 22 and 23, 2001; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Jul. 26, 2001 |
Joint Motion to Continue (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 18, 2001 |
Notice of Response to Respondent`s First Interrogatories to Petitioner (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jul. 18, 2001 |
Notice of Response to Respondent`s Request for Production (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 18, 2001 |
Notice of Response to Respondent`s Request for Admissions (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 20, 2001 |
Respondent`s First Request for Admissions filed.
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Jun. 20, 2001 |
Respondent`s First Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Jun. 20, 2001 |
Notice of Service of Interrogatories filed by Respondent.
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Jun. 01, 2001 |
Amended Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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May 31, 2001 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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May 31, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference issued (video hearing set for August 9 and 10, 2001; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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May 29, 2001 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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May 22, 2001 |
Initial Order issued.
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May 21, 2001 |
Petition for Formal Hearing filed.
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May 21, 2001 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed.
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May 21, 2001 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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