Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. 275596-5B

July 22, 2024

Pursuant to Workers' Compensation Law Section 13-d(4), the Chair of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board ("Chair") had exercised her authority to temporarily suspend the authorization of Dr. Ryan Gualtier (hereinafter, "the provider") to treat injured workers and to perform independent medical examinations in the New York State workers' compensation system effective June 17, 2024, (Subject Number 046-1694).

The temporary suspension was based on the Chair's designee's investigation, which revealed that despite multiple written requests, the provider had failed and refused to provide the Board with proof of reimbursement of the sums of $1,044.84 and $1,048.46 to an injured worker's private health insurer, which sums having also been paid to the provider by the workers' compensation insurer for the same treatment.

Upon receipt of proof of reimbursement, the Chair has rescinded the temporary suspension of the provider and has reinstated their authority to treat injured workers and to perform independent medical examinations, effective July 22, 2024. Additionally, this provider has been restored to the Board's list of authorized providers.

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