Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. 236676-3B

July 23, 2013

Please be advised that Dr. Zahid Hussain has resigned his authorization to treat injured workers in the New York State workers' compensation system effective May 18, 2013. Dr. Hussain's last known practice address is 897 Front Street, Uniondale, New York 11553.

Dr. Hussain is prohibited from rendering treatment and care to injured workers. Reports submitted by Dr. Hussain for services rendered prior to May 18, 2013, are valid, but are invalid for any services rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Hussain for services rendered prior to May 18, 2013, should not be denied due to his resignation.

Dr. Hussain previously had his authorization to perform independent medical examinations revoked by the Board effective April 13, 2011.

Dr. Hussain is prohibited from performing independent medical examinations of injured workers. Reports submitted by Dr. Hussain for independent medical examinations performed prior to April 13, 2011, are valid, but are invalid for independent medical examinations performed on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Hussain for independent medical examinations performed prior to April 13, 2011, should not be denied due to the revocation of his authorization.

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