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Subject Number 046-990 Voluntary Resignation of Dr. Robert Alan Coben’s Authorizations to Treat Injured Workers and to Perform Independent Medical Examinations Effective October 6, 2017

Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. S12160-8B

October 10, 2017

Please be advised that Dr. Robert Alan Coben has resigned his authorizations to treat injured workers and to perform independent medical examinations in the New York State workers’ compensation system effective October 6, 2017. Dr. Coben’s last known practice address is:

1035 Park Boulevard, Suite 2B
Massapequa Park, New York 11762

Dr. Coben is prohibited from rendering treatment and care to injured workers and from performing independent medical examinations. Reports submitted by Dr. Coben for services rendered prior to October 6, 2017 are valid, but are invalid for any services rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Coben for services rendered prior to October 6, 2017 should not be denied due to the resignation of his authorizations.

Any questions regarding the authorized lists should be referred to the Medical Director’s Office at 1 (800) 781-2362.

Clarissa M. Rodriguez
Chair