Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

September 16, 2009

Authorization No. 087830-6W

Please be advised that, by Consent Order (BPMC No. 09-134), the New York State Department of Health, State Board for Professional Medical Conduct, effective July 23, 2009, limited the medical license of Ovid Knight, M.D., to preclude him from patient contact and any practice of medicine in the State of New York, clinical or otherwise. No current business address is available for Dr. Knight.

Effective July 23, 2009, Dr. Knight is precluded from rendering medical treatment and care to individuals who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses. Medical reports submitted by Dr. Knight for treatment or examinations rendered prior to July 23, 2009, are valid, but are invalid for any treatment or examinations rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Knight regarding treatment or examinations he rendered prior to July 23, 2009, should not be denied due to the limitation on his license.

Any questions regarding this matter should be referred to the Office of General Counsel at (518) 486-9564.