Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. PA008634-8W

April 12, 2021

Pursuant to Workers' Compensation Law Section 13-d(2)(a), the Chair of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board has exercised her authority to remove Charles P. Stefan's authorization to treat injured workers in the New York State workers' compensation system effective March 30, 2021. This action is not disciplinary in nature. Charles Stefan's last known business address is:

College Street Orthopedics
85 College Street
Hamilton, New York 13346

The Chair's designee's investigation revealed that Charles Stefan's Physician's Assistant license was voluntarily surrendered to the New York State Board for Professional Misconduct pursuant to Public Health Law § 230.13, effective March 30, 2021. This action was not disciplinary in nature.

Charles Stefan is prohibited from rendering treatment and care to injured workers, and from conducting reviews of records regarding variance requests pursuant to 12 NYCRR § 324.3(b)(2)(ii)(a). Reports submitted by Charles Stefan for services rendered prior to March 30, 2021, are valid but are invalid for any services rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Charles Stefan for services rendered prior to March 30, 2021, should not be denied due to the removal of his authorization.

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