Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MEDICINE
Respondent: MIGUEL ANGEL MONTOYA, M.D.
Judges: ROBERT S. COHEN
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Mar. 08, 2017
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, June 26, 2017.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
v. CASE NO, 2013-15182
MIGUEL ANGEL MONTOYA, M.D., .
Respondent.
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DMINISTRA MPLAINT
Petitioner Department of Health files this Administrative
Complaint before the Board of Medicine against Respondent Miguel Angel
Montoya, M.D., and in support thereof alleges:
1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the
practice of medicine pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter
456, Florida Statues; and Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was a
licensed physician within the State of Florida, having been issued license
number ME 105157.
3. | Respondent's address of record is 6802 N. Armenia Avenue,
Tampa, Florida 33604.
4. Onor about September 21, 2012, Patients P.L., A.O., and C.M.
presented to Respondent at the same time in his office.
5. Respondent saw the patients for less than six minutes total.
6. At no time were the patients separated for individual
assessments.
7. The patients were an undercover detective and two informants,
using pseudonyms.
8. The appointment was audiotaped and videotaped.
9. Respondent did not perform a physical examination.
10. Respondent did not create a treatment plan.
11. Respondent signed insurance and medical evaluations and billing
statements for personal injury protection (“PIP”) indicating that physical
examinations were performed for all three patients.
12. Atall times material to this Complaint, the prevailing professional
standard of care required Respondent to perform a physical examination and
create a treatment plan.
Count I
13. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs
one (1) through twelve (12), as if fully set forth herein.
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14. Section 458.331(1)(t), Florida Statutes (2012), subjects a
licensee to discipline for committing medical malpractice as defined in
Section 456.60, Florida Statutes (2012). Section 456.50(1)(g), Florida
Statutes (2012), states medical malpractice means the failure to practice
medicine in accordance with the level of care, skill, and treatment recognized
In general law related to health care licensure. Section 766.102, Florida
Statutes (2012), provides that the prevailing standard of care for a given
healthcare provider shall be that level of care, skill, and treatment which, in
light of all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable
and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar health care providers.
15. Respondent fell below the prevailing professional standard of
care by not physically examining Patients P.L. and/or by not creating a
treatment plan for Patient P.L.
16. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
458.331(1)(t), Florida Statutes (2012).
Count IT
17. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs
one (1) through twelve (12), as if fully set forth herein.
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18. Section 458.331(1)(t), Florida Statutes (2012), subjects a
licensee to discipline for committing medical malpractice as defined in
Section 456.60, Florida Statutes (2012). Section 456.50(1)(g), Florida
Statutes (2012), states medical malpractice means the failure to practice
medicine in accordance with the level of care, skill, and treatment recognized
in general law related to health care licensure. Section 766.102, Florida
Statutes (2012), provides that the prevailing standard of care for a given
healthcare provider shall be that level of care, skill, and treatment which, in
light of all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable
and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar health care providers.
19. Respondent fell below the prevailing professional standard of
care by not physically examining Patient A.O. and/or by not creating a
treatment plan for Patient A.O. .
20. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
458.331(1)(t), Florida Statutes (2012).
Count III
21. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs
one (1) through twelve (12), as if fully set forth herein.
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22. Section 458.331(1)(t), Florida Statutes (2012), subjects a
licensee to discipline for committing medical malpractice as defined in
Section 456.60, Florida Statutes (2012). Section 456.50(1)(g), Florida
Statutes (2012), states medical malpractice means the failure to practice
medicine in accordance with the level of care, skill, and treatment recognized
in general law related to health care licensure. Section 766.102, Florida
Statutes (2012), provides that the prevailing standard of care for a given
healthcare provider shall be that level of care, skill, and treatment which, in
light of all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable
and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar health care providers.
23. Respondent fell below the prevailing professional standard of
care by not physically examining Patient C.M. and/or by not creating a
treatment plan for Patient C.M. |
24. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
458.331(1)(t), Florida Statutes (2012).
Count IV
25. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs
one (1) through twelve (12), as if fully set forth herein.
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26. Section 458.331(1)(k), Florida Statutes (2012), provides that the
Board of Medicine may take disciplinary action against a licensee for making
deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in or related to the practice
of medicine.
. 27. Respondent signed fraudulent and untrue insurance and medical
evaluations and billing statements for PIP indicating that physical
examinations were performed for Patient P.L., when a physical was not
performed.
28. Respondent signed these reports and records as a licensed
physician while practicing medicine.
29. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated - Section
458.331(1)(k), Florida Statutes (2012).
Count V
30. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs
one (1) through twelve (12), as if fully set forth herein.
31. Section 458.331(1)(k), Florida Statutes (2012), provides that the
Board of Medicine may take disciplinary action against a licensee for making
deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in or related to the practice
of medicine.
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32. Respondent signed fraudulent and untrue insurance and medical
evaluations and billing statements for PIP indicating that physical
examinations were performed for Patient A.O., when a physical was not
performed.
33. Respondent signed these reports and records as a licensed
physician while practicing medicine.
34. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
458.331(1)(k), Florida Statutes (2012).
Count VI
35. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs
one (1) through twelve (12), as if fully set forth herein.
36. Section 458.331(1)(k), Florida Statutes (2012), provides that the
Board of Medicine may take disciplinary action against a licensee for making
deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in or related to the practice
of medicine.
37. Respondent signed fraudulent and untrue insurance and medical
evaluations and billing statements for PIP indicating that physical
examinations were performed for Patient C.M., when a physical was not
performed.
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38. Respondent signed these reports and records as a licensed
physician while practicing medicine.
39. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
458.331(1)(k), Florida Statutes (2012).
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of
Medicine enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties:
permanent revocation or suspension of Respondent’s license, restriction of
practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand,
placement of the Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of fees
billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the Board
deems appropriate.
SIGNED this_(O day of __Yasvery 2017.
Celeste Philip, MD, MPH
Surgeon General and Secretary
[Signatures on following page]
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Michael E. Morris
Assistant General Counsel
DEPARTMEN oe HEALTH Florida Bar No. 0081493
DEPUTY CLERK DOH-Prosecution Services Unit
Barn ANGEL SANDERS 4052 Bald Cypress Way-Bin C-65
JAN 1 0 2017 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3265
OS Telephone: (850) 245-4640, Ext. 8114
Fax: (850) 245-4684
E-Mail: michael.morris@flhealth.gov
MEM/ep
PCP Date: January 06, 2017
PCP Members: Steven Rosenberg, M.D., Donald Mullins
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted
in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes,
to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to
present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine
witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum issued
on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested.
A request or petition for an administrative hearing must be in
writing and must be received by the Department within 21 days
from the day Respondent received the Administrative Complaint,
pursuant to Rule 28-106.111(2), Florida Administrative Code. If
Respondent fails to request a hearing within 21 days of receipt of
this Administrative Complaint, Respondent waives the right to
request a hearing on the facts alleged in this Administrative
Complaint pursuant to Rule 28-106,111(4), Florida Administrative
Code. Any request for an administrative proceeding to challenge
or contest the material facts or charges contained in the
Administrative Complaint must conform to Rule 28-106.2015(5),
Florida Administrative Code.
Mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not
available to resolve this Administrative Complaint.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred
costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter.
Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall
assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a
disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs,
on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed.
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Docket for Case No: 17-001442PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jun. 26, 2017 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jun. 23, 2017 |
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed.
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May 09, 2017 |
Order Granting Petitioner's Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction with Instructions.
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May 08, 2017 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
May 04, 2017 |
Notice of Telephonic Motion Hearing (motion hearing set for May 8, 2017; 9:00 a.m.).
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May 02, 2017 |
Order Denying Respondent's Motion to Compel Discovery.
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May 01, 2017 |
Respondent's Response in Opposition to Petitioner's Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 28, 2017 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 27, 2017 |
Response to Respondent's Motion to Compel Discovery filed.
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Apr. 26, 2017 |
Notice of Cancellation of Deposition filed.
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Apr. 26, 2017 |
Respondent's Motion to Compel Discovery filed.
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Apr. 25, 2017 |
Notice of Unavailability of Counsel filed.
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Apr. 25, 2017 |
Notice of Cancellation of Deposition filed.
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Apr. 24, 2017 |
Respondent's Cross Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (of Daniel Duncanson) filed.
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Apr. 24, 2017 |
Respondent's Cross Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (of Samer Choksi) filed.
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Apr. 21, 2017 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's Responses to Respondent's First Request for Interrogatories and Production of Documents filed.
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Apr. 19, 2017 |
Order Granting Motion for Official Recognition.
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Apr. 18, 2017 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for July 18 through 20, 2017; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Apr. 18, 2017 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's Responses To Respondent's First Request for Admissions filed.
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Apr. 18, 2017 |
Respondent's Unopposed Amended and Supplemental Motion to Continue Hearing filed.
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Apr. 18, 2017 |
Notice of Unavailability of Counsel filed.
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Apr. 17, 2017 |
Petitioner's Amended Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum in Lieu of Live filed.
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Apr. 17, 2017 |
Unopposed Motion to Continue Hearing filed.
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Apr. 12, 2017 |
Notice of Serving Respondent's Responses to First Interrogatories, First Request for Production and First Request for Admissions to Petitioner filed.
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Apr. 06, 2017 |
Petitioner's Motion for Official Recognition filed.
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Notice of Cancellation of Deposition filed.
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Mar. 28, 2017 |
Notice of Taking Deposition filed.
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Mar. 28, 2017 |
Notice of Intent to Request Handwriting Sample filed.
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Mar. 27, 2017 |
Petitioner's Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum in Lieu of Live filed.
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Mar. 24, 2017 |
Petitioner's Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (Miguel Angel Montoya, M.D.) filed.
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Mar. 24, 2017 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (Sadi Osorio, L.M.T.) filed.
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Mar. 24, 2017 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (Noel Sarduy; Cardenas) filed.
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Mar. 24, 2017 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (Antonio Oliver) filed.
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Mar. 23, 2017 |
Cross- notice of Taking Deposition (Dr. Daniel Duncanson) filed.
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Mar. 20, 2017 |
Notice of Serving Respondent's First Interrogatories, First Request for Production and First Request for Admissions to Petitioner filed.
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Mar. 20, 2017 |
Notice of Taking Deposition of Lieu of Live Testimony filed.
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Mar. 16, 2017 |
Notice of Appearance for Respondent (Dale Sisco) filed.
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Mar. 16, 2017 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Mar. 16, 2017 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for May 8 through 10, 2017; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Mar. 16, 2017 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Mar. 15, 2017 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Mar. 10, 2017 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's First Request for Production, First Request for Interrogatories, and First Request for Admissions to Respondent filed.
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Mar. 09, 2017 |
Notice of Appearance of Co-Counsel (Maciej Lewandowski) filed.
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Mar. 09, 2017 |
Initial Order.
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Mar. 08, 2017 |
Notice of Appearance (Michael Morris).
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Mar. 08, 2017 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Mar. 08, 2017 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Mar. 08, 2017 |
Agency referral filed.
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