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Summary information of disciplinary actions taken against licensees, professional practice business entities, and pharmacy establishments by the Board of Regents in New York State since January 1, 1994, can be searched below by year, month, and profession. You may also search for an individual’s, entity’s or establishment’s status, and any applicable enforcement actions, with our Online Verification Search. Applicable disciplinary information will be listed under the Enforcement Actions tab within the search results.
In New York State, professional misconduct in all the professions (except that by physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants, which is investigated and prosecuted by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) of the Department of Health) is investigated and prosecuted by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. The Board of Regents, which also has responsibility for licensure in all the professions, is responsible for the final disposition of all disciplinary matters except those handled by OPMC.
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June 2016
Pharmacy
RICHARD JAMES REDDEN; ANDERSON, SC
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 037055; Cal. No. 28857
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of diverting a quantity of hydrocodone, a Schedule III Controlled Substance, from a hospital and a pharmacy and distributing those drugs to a third party, in violation of substantial provisions of South Carolina law regarding the practice of pharmacy while employed as a pharmacist in South Carolina between January 2007 and May 2007.
Physical Therapy
DAVID ANDRE REAVY (A/K/A REAVY DAVID A); CHICAGO, IL
Profession: Physical Therapist; Lic. No. 037336; Cal. No. 28823
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine payable within 3 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted that in his application for a license to practice physical therapy he falsely represented that there were no charges pending against him in any jurisdiction for professional misconduct.
DAVID ANDRE REAVY (A/K/A REAVY DAVID A); CHICAGO, IL
Profession: Physical Therapist; Lic. No. 037336; Cal. No. 28823
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine payable within 3 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted that in his application for a license to practice physical therapy he falsely represented that there were no charges pending against him in any jurisdiction for professional misconduct.
Podiatry
SAMUEL BRECHBILL RAMEAS; CAMILLUS, NY
Profession: Podiatrist; Lic. No. 005639; Cal. No. 28484
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
SAMUEL BRECHBILL RAMEAS; CAMILLUS, NY
Profession: Podiatrist; Lic. No. 005639; Cal. No. 28484
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
Public Accountancy
THOMAS S ABBOTT; ROCHESTER, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 049787; Cal. No. 28931
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to comply with mandatory continuing education requirements.
THOMAS S ABBOTT; ROCHESTER, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 049787; Cal. No. 28931
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to comply with mandatory continuing education requirements.
DAVID ANTHONY JOHNSON; LATHAM, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 053792; Cal. No. 28680
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Attempted Patronizing a Prostitute in the 3rd degree.
DAVID ANTHONY JOHNSON; LATHAM, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 053792; Cal. No. 28680
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Attempted Patronizing a Prostitute in the 3rd degree.
BRYAN NICHOLAS POLOZOLA; RICHARDSON, TX
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 107481; Cal. No. 28891
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Making a False Statement, a felony.
BRYAN NICHOLAS POLOZOLA; RICHARDSON, TX
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 107481; Cal. No. 28891
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Making a False Statement, a felony.
Social Work
BRAELYNN MURPHY; COLLINS, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 055287; Cal. No. 28610
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated.
BRAELYNN MURPHY; COLLINS, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 055287; Cal. No. 28610
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated.
BRAELYNN MURPHY; COLLINS, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 055287; Cal. No. 28610
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated.
BRAELYNN MURPHY; COLLINS, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 055287; Cal. No. 28610
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated.
Veterinary Medicine
LOUIS EVERETT BAUSLAUGH; DELEON SPRINGS, FL
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 008230; Cal. No. 28933
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $1,000 fine payable within 3 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of practicing veterinary medicine in the State of South Carolina without a license.
LOUIS EVERETT BAUSLAUGH; DELEON SPRINGS, FL
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 008230; Cal. No. 28933
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $1,000 fine payable within 3 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of practicing veterinary medicine in the State of South Carolina without a license.
CHARLES PATTERSON MCCAUSLAND; WILSON, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 010036; Cal. No. 28688
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated.
CHARLES PATTERSON MCCAUSLAND; WILSON, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 010036; Cal. No. 28688
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated.
TRYNA PRUDEN; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 008570; Cal. No. 28681
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of prescribing excessive dosages of enalapril and Lasix for a dog and failing to maintain adequate patient records.
TRYNA PRUDEN; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 008570; Cal. No. 28681
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of prescribing excessive dosages of enalapril and Lasix for a dog and failing to maintain adequate patient records.
May 2016
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HOLTSVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Cal. No. 27955
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Suspension for a minimum of 2 years and indefinite actual suspension thereafter until alcohol and substance abuse-free and until fit to practice, probation 3 years to commence subsequent to termination of suspension and upon actual return to practice.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Petit Larceny.
Chiropractic
JASON CARL TIRADO; WEST NEW YORK
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 007442; Cal. No. 28092
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Bank Fraud, a felony.
JASON CARL TIRADO; WEST NEW YORK
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 007442; Cal. No. 28092
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Bank Fraud, a felony.
Dentistry
ADAM JAY HELFAND; ROCKAWAY, NJ
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 053815; Cal. No. 28795
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $1,000 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain adequate patient records for procedures performed on two patients.
ADAM JAY HELFAND; ROCKAWAY, NJ
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 053815; Cal. No. 28795
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $1,000 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain adequate patient records for procedures performed on two patients.
KENNETH MARKEL; NORTH SALEM, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 035345; Cal. No. 27577
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,750 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of administering nitrous oxide to a minor patient when applying sealants and taking bitewing x-rays without having been duly authorized by said patient's parent to administer nitrous oxide, and failing to intially indicate in said patient's treatment record the amount and duration of nitrous oxide used during said treatment.
KENNETH MARKEL; NORTH SALEM, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 035345; Cal. No. 27577
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,750 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of administering nitrous oxide to a minor patient when applying sealants and taking bitewing x-rays without having been duly authorized by said patient's parent to administer nitrous oxide, and failing to intially indicate in said patient's treatment record the amount and duration of nitrous oxide used during said treatment.
EDWARD JOEL PIESMAN; LAKE WORTH, FL
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 029791; Cal. No. 28649
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
EDWARD JOEL PIESMAN; LAKE WORTH, FL
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 029791; Cal. No. 28649
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.