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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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December 2007
Social Work
JOHN R PREZIOSO (A/K/A PREZIOSO JOHN RICHARD); NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 019790; Cal. No. 23250
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for not less than 2 years and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of committing several boundary violations with a patient in his social work practice, including engaging in physical contact of a sexual nature and revealing personal information to said patient.
CATHLEEN MARIE SINGLETON (A/K/A SINGLETON CATHLEEN, PRIOR CATHLEEN); PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 033768; Cal. No. 23471
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 3 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Attempted Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree, a class B misdemeanor.
CATHLEEN MARIE SINGLETON (A/K/A SINGLETON CATHLEEN, PRIOR CATHLEEN); PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 033768; Cal. No. 23471
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 3 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Attempted Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree, a class B misdemeanor.
CATHLEEN MARIE SINGLETON (A/K/A SINGLETON CATHLEEN, PRIOR CATHLEEN); PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 033768; Cal. No. 23471
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 3 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Attempted Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree, a class B misdemeanor.
CATHLEEN MARIE SINGLETON (A/K/A SINGLETON CATHLEEN, PRIOR CATHLEEN); PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 033768; Cal. No. 23471
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 3 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Attempted Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree, a class B misdemeanor.
October 2007
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NY AND GETZVILLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Cal. No. 23558 23559
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 2 years and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 3 years probation to commence upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of having been found guilty of improper professional practice or professional misconduct in the state of Florida and of having committed documentation and medication errors.
Acupuncture
PHYLLIS RUTH OLSON; LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 001291; Cal. No. 23463
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Offense and Health Care Fraud.
PHYLLIS RUTH OLSON; LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 001291; Cal. No. 23463
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Offense and Health Care Fraud.
Architecture
WALLACE CHU; GLEN COVE, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 008450; Cal. No. 23343
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year actual suspension, upon service of suspension 1 year probation, $1,000 fine payable within the first two months of suspension.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Theft or Bribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds.
WALLACE CHU; GLEN COVE, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 008450; Cal. No. 23343
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year actual suspension, upon service of suspension 1 year probation, $1,000 fine payable within the first two months of suspension.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Theft or Bribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds.
Clinical Laboratory Technology
CINDY S LEE; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician; Lic. No. 001168; Cal. No. 23521
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Annulment of certificate to practice as a clinical laboratory technician.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the allegation that on or about September 26, 2006, with fraudulent intent, she submitted an application for certification as a clincal laboratory technician to the Division of Professional Licensing Services of the New York State Education Department in which she certified that she had at least five (5) years (9,500 clock hours) of experience as a clinical laboratory technician, and was thereafter granted a certificate to practice as a clinical laboratory technician in the State of New York on or about February 22, 2007, based on the aforesaid experience when, in truth and in fact, as as she well knew, she did not have said experience as a clinical laboratory technician.
BLASINA RODRIGUEZ; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician; Lic. No. 001289; Cal. No. 23495
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Annulment of certificate to practice as a clinical laboratory technician.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the allegation that on or about September 12, 2006, with fraudulent intent, she submitted an application for certfication as a clinical laboratory technician to the Division of Professional Licensing Services of the New York State Education Department in which she certified that she had at least five (5) years (7,200 clock hours) of experience as a clinical laboratory technician, and was thereafter granted a certificate to practice as a clinical laboratory technician in the State of New York on or about March 10, 2007, based upon the aforesaid experience when, in truth and in fact, and as she well knew, she did not have said experience as a clinical laboratory technician.
Dentistry
PHILLIP S FRANK; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 026392; Cal. No. 23597
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year actual suspension, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation, 100 hours public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Health Care Fraud under 18 U.S.C. section 1347.
PHILLIP S FRANK; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 026392; Cal. No. 23597
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year actual suspension, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation, 100 hours public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Health Care Fraud under 18 U.S.C. section 1347.
GIDEON KAY (A/K/A KARLOVSKY GIDEON); ROSLYN, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 029840; Cal. No. 23575
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of practicing the profession of dentistry while his ability to practice was impaired by physical disability.
GIDEON KAY (A/K/A KARLOVSKY GIDEON); ROSLYN, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 029840; Cal. No. 23575
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of practicing the profession of dentistry while his ability to practice was impaired by physical disability.
Engineering
WILLIAM M JUDGE; SEAFORD, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 060844; Cal. No. 23464
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to specify in detail the defects found during the inspection of a residential building in the home inspection report.
WILLIAM M JUDGE; SEAFORD, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 060844; Cal. No. 23464
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to specify in detail the defects found during the inspection of a residential building in the home inspection report.
JOHN L TERAMO; ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 039680; Cal. No. 23446
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain for at least six (6) years all plans documents, computations, records, and professional evaluations he prepared relating to work he had signed and sealed.
JOHN L TERAMO; ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 039680; Cal. No. 23446
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain for at least six (6) years all plans documents, computations, records, and professional evaluations he prepared relating to work he had signed and sealed.
Nursing
ROGELITA ROGEL ARIAS (A/K/A ROGEL ROGELITA P); HAUPPAUGE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 250329; Cal. No. 23394
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 the charge of abandoning a patient in need of immediate care without making reasonable arrangements for the continuation of such care.
ROGELITA ROGEL ARIAS (A/K/A ROGEL ROGELITA P); HAUPPAUGE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 250329; Cal. No. 23394
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 the charge of abandoning a patient in need of immediate care without making reasonable arrangements for the continuation of such care.
GEORGE EDWARD BALL; AUBURN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 130908; Cal. No. 23465
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.
GEORGE EDWARD BALL; AUBURN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 130908; Cal. No. 23465
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.
MICHELLE A BARATTA (A/K/A RODRIGUEZ MICHELLE ANN); ISLAND PARK, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 426745; Cal. No. 23447 23448
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of illegally obtaining a controlled substance.
MICHELLE A BARATTA (A/K/A RODRIGUEZ MICHELLE ANN); ISLAND PARK, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 426745; Cal. No. 23447 23448
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of illegally obtaining a controlled substance.
KATHLEEN A BAXTER; WINDSOR, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 464527; Cal. No. 23426
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 failing to discontinue medication as ordered by the physician.
KATHLEEN A BAXTER; WINDSOR, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 464527; Cal. No. 23426
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 failing to discontinue medication as ordered by the physician.
MICHAEL BOOMER; RAVENA, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 254307; Cal. No. 23283
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 24 month suspension, execution of last 22 months of suspension stayed, upon return to practice probation 2 years, $500 fine payable within 6 months of service of Order.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of the crime of Insurance Fraud in the 5th Degree, a class A misdemeanor.
MICHAEL BOOMER; RAVENA, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 254307; Cal. No. 23283
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 24 month suspension, execution of last 22 months of suspension stayed, upon return to practice probation 2 years, $500 fine payable within 6 months of service of Order.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of the crime of Insurance Fraud in the 5th Degree, a class A misdemeanor.