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Verl Brent Bell, DC, License No. B864 - Effective July 16, 2009
In a hearing on May 29, 2009 Dr. Bell was found guilty of the following
charges: (1) violation of NRS 634.018(6), unprofessional conduct, for
the conviction of a felony, (2) violation of NRS 634.018(8),
unprofessional conduct, for conviction or violation of any federal law
regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled
substance, (3) violation of NRS 634.140(2)(a) for conviction of a
violation of any federal law regulating the possession, distribution or
use of any controlled substance, and (4) violation of NAC 634.425(2) and
(3) by failing to report to the Board within fifteen (15) days after the
conviction, his federal conviction for manufacturing a controlled
substance. Dr. Bell’s license was revoked until the date of his
completion of his Federal felony probation. He was fined $10,000 and is
required to reimburse the Board’s costs. He may not re-apply for
Nevada licensure until he has satisfied all of the terms and conditions
of the Board’s Order.
Craig M. Black, DC, License No. B1023
- Effective April 22, 2005 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. June 29, 2005)
On April 22, 2005 a Stipulation to Settle Disciplinary Action pursuant
to advertising violations was entered into by Dr. Black and the CPBN.
Dr. Black will be issued a public letter of reprimand and will reimburse
the Board for its costs in the matter not to exceed $500.
David Buanno, DC, License No. B432 – Effective June 27, 2008
In a meeting on May 30, 2008 the Board revoked Dr. Buanno’s license for
five (5) years effective June 27, 2008. By recording unlawful liens on
the real property of Clark County Residents, Dr. Buanno was found guilty
of violation of NRS 634.018(5) unprofessional conduct for willful
disobedience of the law, or of the regulations of the State Board of
Health or of the Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada, including the
acts precluded by NAC 634.430(1)(f) by engaging in practices regarding
the billing of patients that are abusive and fraudulent; NAC
634.430(1)(f)(1) regarding billing patients for chiropractic services
that have not been performed; NAC 634.430(1)(f)(3)(I) and (II) regarding
the submission to patients of bills which fail to disclose to a patient
that a bill has already been paid, in full or in part, by one or more
carriers of insurance; NAC 634.430(1)(m) regarding engaging in fraud,
misrepresentation or deception in business affairs that relate to the
practice of chiropractic; NAC 634.435 by failing to keep and maintain
patient records pertaining to the unlawful liens; and violation of NRS
634.018(10) unprofessional conduct for engaging in conduct unbecoming a
person licensed to practice chiropractic or detrimental to the best
interests of the public.
Dr. Buanno’s license was revoked for a period of five (5) years; he
shall pay a $10,000 fine and reimburse the Board for its costs,
including but not limited to legal and investigative expenses, within
ninety (90) days; he shall take and pass the National Board Ethics Test
and CPBN Law Test and pay the fine and all costs prior to applying for
reinstatement of his license; and he shall complete the continuing
education hours required of duly licensed Nevada Chiropractors during
the five (5) year period that his license is revoked.
R. Christopher Bunker, DC, License No. B376
– Effective October 10, 2008
Dr. Christopher Bunker entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary
Action and Order with the Board on October 10, 2008 in which he admits
to an inappropriate communication to a patient in violation of NAC
634.430.
Dr. Bunker must pay a $1,500.00 fine and reimburse the Board’s costs in
this matter within one month, and he must take and pass the Chiropractic
Physicians’ Board of Nevada Law test within one year.
John G. Chase, DC, License No. B876
- Effective July 13, 2007 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. November 18, 2008)
On July 13, 2007 Dr. John G. Chase entered into an Agreed Settlement of
Disciplinary Action and Order in which he admitted to guilt for engaging
in unauthorized practice during 2000 and 2001 in violation of NRS
634.105 and NAC 634.340 and NAC 634.366(3)(c)(g)(e)(1)(2),
Dr. Chase agreed to pay a fine in the amount of $3,500 within 60 days
and to reimburse the Board for its costs for investigative and attorney
fees in the amount of $3,986.11 within 30 days. Dr. Chase must take and
pass the Board’s Law test within one year.
Peter Darvas, DC, License No. B659
- Effective September 20, 2006
On June 17, 2006 Dr. Peter Darvas, whose license lapsed on January 1,
2006 for non-renewal, stipulated to having committed unprofessional
conduct as defined in NRS 634.018 (12) by employing an unlicensed
practitioner to practice chiropractic in the State of Nevada. The CPBN
ordered Dr. Darvas to (1) Pay a fine in the amount of $3,000; (2) Pay
the Board’s costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred in investigating
and prosecuting the matter, in the amount of $4,054.58; (3) Not reapply
for a license to practice chiropractic in the State of Nevada for five
years; (4) Perform three hundred hours of community service, and provide
evidence to the Board the dates and times of such service; and (5) Be
current on his continuing education requirements at the time of any
re-application.
Jaime S. DiOrio., DC, Las Vegas - License No. B888
– Effective September 14, 2007
On September 14, 2007 Dr. Jaime S. DiOrio entered into an
Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order in which she admits
to a violation of NAC 634.430(1)(h). This unprofessional conduct
violation occurred in 2004.
Dr. DiOrio will be on probation for two years to begin on the date she
returns to work from maternity leave. Her probation is to be monitored
by a Board approved Compliance Monitor who will report quarterly to
Board and for which the costs are to be paid by Dr. DiOrio. She will
pay a $3,500 fine and reimburse Board's costs in excess of $8,653.12.
Dr. DiOrio will take and pass CPBN Law test and NBCE Ethics/Boundaries
test by September 14, 2008.
Todd Dreitzler, DC, License No. B629
- Effective April 13, 2007
On April 13, 2007 Dr. Dreitzler entered into an Agreed Settlement of
Disciplinary Action and Order to resolve the issues of a Complaint
alleging his involvement in the unprofessional conduct of Drs. Aaron and
Kenneth Fust.
Dr. Dreitzler, whose license was automatically suspended for non-renewal
on January 1, 2006, shall pay a $2,500 fine and reimburse the Board's
costs within 90 days. He shall not be able to apply to the Board for
reinstatement of his chiropractic license until the fine and Board’s
costs are paid and he has passed National Board Ethics examination.
Jeffrey Fine, DC, License No. B449
- Effective January 17, 2009
At a meeting on January 17, 2009, Dr. Fine entered into an Agreed
Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order for violation of NRS
634.018(4) for deceptive/misleading advertising for advertising his
chiropractic office as “Feel Fine Forever Anti-Aging Medicine and
Wellness Center” and signage that he was “Board Certified and Fellowship
Trained in Anti-Aging Medicine” when he was a “Health Practitioner
Diplomate with the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners”
and Fellowship trained in anti-aging and regenerative medicine by the
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and violation of NAC 634.530 by
representing, from in or about January, 2008 to June, 2008, that he was
affiliated with a medical physician in an anti-aging medical practice at
the chiropractic office when that physician failed to spend at least 20%
of her time in the chiropractic office engaged in the practice of
anti-aging medicine.
Dr. Fine was assessed a $5,000 fine payable at $1,000 per month with the
first payment due February 1, 2009, and reimbursement of the Board's
costs in the amount of $6,000 to be paid within 60 days of the January
17, 2009 date of the Board’s approval of the settlement; he must hire at
his expense a Compliance Officer for one year with quarterly reports to
the Board; and he must take and pass the NBCE Ethics and Boundaries Test
within one year.
Aaron Fust, DC, License No. B723
- Effective April 13, 2007 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. April 13, 2009)
On April 13, 2007 Dr. Aaron Fust entered into an Agreed Settlement of
Disciplinary Action and Order in which he admitted to guilt as to the
violation of unprofessional conduct under NRS 634.018(11),
Unprofessional Conduct, for failure to accurately comply with NRS
629.051 relating to health care records retention, and violations of NRS
616C490(2)(b) and NRS 616C.110(1)(a)(i)(2) for failure to timely notify
the Division of Industrial Relations of a rating physician’s inability
to evaluate a permanent partial disability patient.
Dr. Fust shall serve a three-month suspension and two-year probation,
both commencing on April 13, 2007. He shall pay a $10,000 fine and
reimburse the Board's costs within 90 days, and reimburse the Board for
the hiring of a Board appointed Compliance Officer to monitor his
practice and file written quarterly reports during the probationary
period. He shall attend 12 hours of continuing education in Ethics
and/or Management within one year, and take and pass the CPBN Law Test
by June 30, 2007.
Kenneth Fust, DC, License No. B631
- Effective April 13, 2007 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. April 13, 2009)
On April 13, 2007 Dr. Kenneth Fust entered into an Agreed Settlement of
Disciplinary Action and Order in which he admitted to guilt as to the
violation of unprofessional conduct under NRS 634.018(11),
Unprofessional Conduct, for failure to accurately comply with NRS
629.051 relating to health care records retention, and violations of NRS
616C490(2)(b) and NRS 616C.110(1)(a)(i)(2) for failure to timely notify
the Division of Industrial Relations of a rating physician’s inability
to evaluate a permanent partial disability patient.
Dr. Fust shall serve a three-month suspension and two-year probation,
both commencing on April 13, 2007. He shall pay a $10,000 fine and
reimburse the Board's costs within 90 days, and reimburse the Board for
the hiring of a Board appointed Compliance Officer to monitor his
practice and file written quarterly reports during the probationary
period. He shall attend 12 hours of continuing education in Ethics
and/or Management within one year, and take and pass the CPBN Law Test
by June 30, 2007.
Lisa Getas, DC, License No. B334 - Effective July 16, 2009
In a hearing on May 30, 2009 Dr. Getas was found guilty for violation of
NRS 634.018(6), unprofessional conduct, for conviction of a felony. Dr.
Getas was placed on probation through the end of her supervised release
and is required to reimburse the Board’s costs. She must take and pass
the National Board Ethics test and complete twelve (12) hours of
community service by December 31, 2009.
Edward F.
Johnson, DC, License No. B156 – Effective 9/11/09
In a hearing on
September 11, 2009 the CPBN found that Dr. Johnson failed to allow an
on-site inspection by its investigators and failed to timely supply duly
subpoenaed business records in violation of NAC 634.430(1)(h). Dr.
Johnson was ordered to pay a total fine of $4,000 and reimburse the
Board’s costs in the amount of $5,000, and he must allow the CPBN
investigators unfettered access to all records in his practice within
the hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on September 24 and 25, 2009 and provide
copies to the CPBN of documents requested by the investigators at no
cost to the Board or another Complaint will be filed and the case may be
brought back for hearing on November 6, 2009 with ten days’ notice.
Mitchell B. Kane, DC, License No. B781
- Effective June 9, 2007
On June 1, 2007 Dr. Mitchell B. Kane entered into an Agreed Settlement
of Disciplinary Action and Order in which he admitted guilt for engaging
in unprofessional conduct as precluded by NRS 634.018(14) and NAC
634.430(4)(a) by utilizing the services of a person who was remunerated
for referring to Dr. Kane new patients who had been involved in motor
vehicle accidents.
Dr. Kane shall pay a $10,000 fine within 60 days, and reimburse the
Board in the amount of $17,582.22 for its costs in this matter within 30
days. Dr. Kane’s chiropractic license was suspended for one month
beginning June 9, 2007, after which he will be on probation for three
years. During the three year probationary period Dr. Kane’s practice
will be monitored by a Board-appointed compliance monitor, the cost of
which will be borne by Dr. Kane. Dr. Kane will also take and pass the
National Chiropractic Board Ethics and Boundaries Examination and the
Nevada Law Test within one year.
Pasquale Laurito, DC, License No. B617
- Effective October 11, 2006
On September 8, 2006 Dr. Pasquale Laurito stipulated that he (1) failed
to report to the Board he had surrendered his chiropractic license in
the State of Arizona because he believed no disciplinary action was
taken by the Arizona Board, constituting a violation of NRS 634.018 (11)
for unprofessional conduct, and (2) unknowingly committed unprofessional
conduct under NAC 634.430(1)(e) by entering into agreement(s) with
agents for the law offices of Chad M. Golightly, since such agreement(s)
resulted in “Capping” and “Fee splitting” as defined in NAC
634.430(4)(a) and (b).
Dr. Laurito was ordered by the CPBN to (1) be placed on probation for
three years; (2) be suspended for a period of three months during which
he shall not be physically present during normal business hours at any
of the chiropractic offices operated by him; (3) be automatically
suspended from practice should substantial evidence be received that he
has entered into any agreement(s) which violate NAC 634.430(1)(e); (4)
reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation and to monitor the
Agreement; (5) pay a $5,000 fine; and (6) a Compliance Officer shall be
appointed who, at Dr. Laurito’s expense, shall submit quarterly reports
to the Board to assure his compliance
Allan P. Long, DC, License No. B158
- Effective October 12, 2007
Dr. Allan P. Long entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary
Action and Order in which he admitted to guilt as to the violation of
unprofessional conduct under NRS 634.018(11), including “fee splitting”
and violation of NRS 439B.425, by referring a patient to a health
facility, medical laboratory or commercial establishment in which has a
financial interest.
Dr. Long will be on probation for two years. He will pay a $5,000.00
fine and reimburse the Board’s costs in the amount of $4,297.40 with 30
days. He will attend four hours of continuing education on the subject
of ethics within 6 months and take and pass the CPBN Law Test within one
year. Dr. Long will also terminate his relationships with Digital
Diagnostic Imaging, , LLC, professionally and personally, including, but
not limited to referring patients for x-ray examination, receiving
payment for x-ray examinations, and terminating any and all relationship
with Gabriel A. Martinez and Elaine L. Martinez regarding that digital
motion x-ray machine which was owned by Digital Diagnostic Imaging, LLC.
He will immediately identify by name, address and license number each
and every medical facility in which he has a financial interest and will
provide documentation demonstrating that termination of the relationship
and disposition of the digital motion x-ray machine has taken place
within 30 days.
Gregory MacKay, DC, License No. B745
– Effective October 10, 2008
Dr. Gregory MacKay entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary
Action and Order with the Board on October 10, 2008 in which he admitted
guilt as to violations of NRS 634.018(10), unprofessional conduct, for
practicing when his license was suspended, a violation of NRS
634.227(2), and for failing to attain and submit to the Board the
required continuing education credits required for renewal of his
license for 2008, in violation of NRS NRS 634.130(2), (3) and (5)(b) and
(d). Dr. MacKay also admitted to guilt for failing to timely pay the
required fee for reinstatement, a violation of NRS 634.130(5), and for
failing to notify the Board of a change in the location of his office, a
violation of NRS 634.129.
Dr. Mackay must pay a $5,000 fine and reimburse the Board’s costs in
this matter in an amount not to exceed $1,000 in monthly payments with
the total amount to be paid in full by March 4, 2010. Dr. MacKay must
take and pass the Chiropractic Physicians Board of Nevada law test in
Reno by November 12, 2008.
Randy J. Mantz, DC, License No. B303
- Effective May 20, 2006 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. May 20, 2008)
Effective May 20, 2006, an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary Action was
entered into by Dr. Mantz and the CPBN for violations of unprofessional
conduct (NRS 634.018(10). The charges included failure to collect
proper co-payment amounts, waiving deductibles and, by office policy,
having a dual fee schedule, i.e., cash vs. insurance (NAC 634.430(1g)),
and insufficient record keeping by not providing specific documentation,
i.e, adequate record of response to treatment, treatment plan, basis for
limited work duty restrictions, details of work-related exacerbation of
accident-related injuries, justification for continued treatment,
comprehensive final examination, report of findings, prognosis, etc.
(NAC 634.435(1)).
Dr. Mantz will be on probation for two years, pay $10,000 in fines and
reimburse the Board for its costs not to exceed $5,000. He will hire at
his expense a compliance officer to monitor the conduct of his practice
during the two-year probationary period and he will attend 12 hours of
continuing education, including 4 hours each on the subjects of
ethics/boundaries, record keeping and billing/coding by December 31,
2006.
Mark J. Mattoon, DC, License No. B262 -
Effective June 10, 2005 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied eff.
June 22, 2008)
In a hearing on June 10, 2005 Dr. Mattoon was found guilty of the
following violations: (1) NRS 634.018(5), unprofessional conduct, for
selling and dispensing for the treatment of an 82-year-old patient
dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) which may not be used for medical treatment of
any human being (NRS 585.485); (2) NRS 634.018(5) and NRS 634.018(10),
including NAC 634.430(1)(h), for failing to complete the 2000
self-inspection form and failure to submit any self-inspection form to
the Board for the year 2001; (3) NRS 634.018(15) and NRS 634.018(11),
including acts found in NAC 634.4215 and/or NAC 634.430(n) for
permitting unregistered personnel to perform patient services; and (4)
NRS 634.018(15) and NAC 634.360 for employing a person as a
Chiropractor’s Assistant without that person obtaining a timely
certificate issued by the Board.
Dr. Mattoon was placed on 3 years probation. He was assessed $6,000 in
fines to be paid by December 31, 2005. Within 120 days from the date he
is served with the Board’s order Dr. Mattoon must reimburse the Board’s
costs in this matter and he must attend a risk management seminar in
addition to his required hours for license renewal. He must pass the
Nevada jurisprudence examination by December 31, 2005, and he must hire
a person within 30 days to monitor his practice for one year at his
expense with quarterly reports to be submitted to the Board.
Corazon
Murillo, DC, License No. B647
At a meeting on
May 29, 2009 the CPBN entered into an Agreed Settlement which supercedes
the previous agreements of November 29, 2007 and June 14, 2008. Under
this new Agreed Settlement, the January 1, 2007 automatic suspension of
Dr. Murillo’s license is reversed, the probationary period imposed in
the November 29, 2007 agreement is ended and the requirement for
community service is excused; the amount of the fine is reduced to
$1,165.92, the total of the Board’s costs to be reimbursed is imposed in
the amount of $5,952.69, and Dr. Murillo is required to take and pass
the National Board Ethics and Boundaries examination by December 31,
2009.
Corazon Murillo, DC - License No. B647 -
Effective June 14, 2008
Dr. Murillo entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary Action on
June 14, 2008 to resolve charges against her for violations of NRS
634.018(10) and/or 634.018(11) unprofessional conduct, including the act
found at NAC 634.430(1)(m), for failure to make payments to the Board
and to her Compliance Monitor in a timely manner as required by the
November 28, 2007 Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary Action.
Dr. Murillo will pay the Board’s costs for this investigation in the
amount of $1,000.00 and she will bring all payments to the Board and to
the Compliance Monitor current within ten days of the Board’s approval
of this agreement. She will make monthly payments to the Board in the
amount of $402.60 on the 29th of each month until such time as the fines
and costs are paid in full and she agrees to stay current on her
payments to the Compliance Monitor so that the Compliance Monitor can
continue to monitor her practice until the conclusion of her probation.
Dr. Murillo agrees to submit to a compliance inspection within 30 days.
If Dr. Murillo fails to stay current in her payment to the Board or to
the Compliance Monitor, her license may be automatically suspended until
such time as she brings those payments current.
Corazon Murillo, DC - License No. B647 -
Effective November 29, 2007
Dr. Corazon Murillo entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary
Action and Order to resolve charges against her under NRS 634.129 with
respect to failure to notify the Board of any changes in location of
office within 15 days after the change, and NRS 634.227(2) which sets
forth that a person who does not hold a license issued pursuant to NRS
634 and: “(a) Practices chiropractic in this State; (b) Holds himself
out as a chiropractor; (c) Uses any combination, variation or
abbreviation of the terms “chiropractor, “chiropractic” or “chiropractic
physician” as a professional or commercial representation; or (d) Uses
any means which directly or indirectly conveys to another person the
impression that he is qualified or licensed to practice chiropractic, is
guilty of a category D felony….”.
Dr. Murillo will be on probation for two years during which she will
have a Compliance Monitor who will report to the Board quarterly and for
which she will pay the costs. She will pay a $10,000.00 fine and
reimburse the Board’s costs in the amount of $3,206.22 to be paid in 36
monthly installments. She will take and pass the Chiropractic
Physicians’ Board of Nevada Law Test and the National Board of
Chiropractic Examiners Ethics and Boundaries Test within one year.
Charles A. Musich, DC, License No. B1056
– Effective July 11, 2008
Dr. Charles A. Musich entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary
Action and Order with the Board on July 11, 2008 to resolve charges
against him for unprofessional conduct for deceptive/misleading
advertising on his website, a violation of NRS 634.018(4), and for
practicing when his license was suspended for non-payment of renewal
fees, a violation of NRS 634.227 and NRS 634.130.
Dr. Musich must update his website within 30 days to reflect the fact
that he is not currently re-certified in NCR (Neuro Cranial
Restructuring); he must pay the Board’s costs in this matter within 30
days; and he must take and pass the National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners Ethics and Boundaries and the Chiropractic Physicians Board of
Nevada Law exams within one year. A $500.00 reinstatement fee paid by
Dr. Musich due to the late renewal of his license shall not be
refundable.
James T. Overland, Sr., DC, License No. B527
– Effective February 1, 2008 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. January 31, 2009)
Dr. James T. Overland, Sr. entered into an Agreed Settlement of
Disciplinary Action and Order on February 1,2008 to resolve charges
against him for substandard x-ray. Dr. Overland will reimburse the
Chiropractic Physicians’ Board for its costs within 180 days and will
reimburse the Board for the cost of hiring a Board approved DACBR
Certified Chiropractic Physician to physically inspect and monitor his
practice for two quarters with respect to x-rays. The reports and
payments are due on February 29 and June 30, 2008. He will also allocate
twelve hours of continuing education on the subject of x-ray as part of
his CE requirements to be attained during 2008.
James T. Overland, Jr., DC, License No. B526
- Effective August 25, 2007
Dr. Overland was previously disciplined by the CPBN on August 7, 1995,
June 20, 2003 and May 29, 2007. On July 13, 2007 the CPBN held a hearing
to address Dr. Overland’s failure to sign the May 29, 2007 Agreed
Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order to which he had agreed in a
meeting on May 11, 2007. This matter was presented to the Board as one
of unprofessional conduct and breach of Settlement Agreement.
Dr. Overland’s license was revoked for a period of three years effective
August 25, 2007. He was ordered to pay a fine of $10,000.00 and
reimburse the Board for its costs of the July 13, 2007 proceeding in the
amount of $2,420.98 prior to filing any application for reinstatement of
his Nevada Chiropractic Physician’s License.
On May 11, 2007 Dr. James T. Overland, Jr., agreed to an Agreed
Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order in which he admitted to
guilt as to the violation of unprofessional conduct under NRS
634.018(11), including NAC 634.435(1) by failure to keep clear, complete
and accurate patient records, and NAC 634.430(1)(h) by failing to
provide patient records upon request.
Dr. Overland agreed to pay a $10,000 fine by August 12, 2007 and to
reimburse the Board in the amount of $42,006.38 for its costs in this
matter, $21,003.19 of which shall be paid by August 12, 2007 and the
balance to be paid in the amount of $1,666.66 monthly beginning
September 12, 2007 until paid in full. Dr. Overland agreed to the
suspension of his chiropractic license for one year beginning August 12,
2007; if the fines and costs have not bee paid in full at the end of the
one year period ending August 12, 2008, the suspension will continue
until the fine and costs are paid in full. Following the end of Dr.
Overland’s suspension, he agreed to be placed on probation for three
years during which his practice will be monitored by a Board-appointed
compliance monitor, the cost of which will be borne by Dr. Overland.
Dr. Overland agreed to take and pass the National Chiropractic Board of
Examiners Ethics and Boundaries Examination and attend twelve hours of
continuing education on the subject of record keeping within one year of
the effective date of the Agreed Settlement.
James T. Overland, Jr., DC - License No. B526
- Effective June 20, 2003
Dr. Overland was found guilty of the following violations: (1) NRS
634.018(15) and/or NRS 634.018(11), including NAC 634.415 and/or NAC
634.430(m), by permitting unlicensed personnel to perform patient
services; (2) NRS 634.018(11), including NRS 634.125, and/or NAC 634.415
and/or NAC 634.119, by allowing the treatment of his patients while he
was absent from his practice; (3) NRS 634.018(11), including NAC
634.430(1)(e)(1), by billing patients for adjustments that were not
actually provided; (4) NRS 634.018(11), including NAC 634.435(1), by
failing to keep clear, complete and accurate patient records; (5) NRS
634.018(11), including NAC 634.430(1)(g), by providing falsified SOAP
notes to the board's investigator; (6) NRS 634.018(11), including NAC
634.430(1)(g), by failing to provide employment records as requested by
the board's investigator; (7) NRS 634.018(11), including NAC
634.430(1)(h), by failing to provide patient records upon request.
Effective June 20, 2003 Dr. Overland's license was suspended for three
years with the suspension stayed provided he reimburse the board
$52,011.23 for its costs within 90 days of the effective date of the
board's order; he was assessed a fine in the amount of $7,000 to be paid
within twelve months of the effective date of the board's order; he is
required to attend a board approved record keeping seminar with credit
to be given for renewal of his license and to attend a board approved
ethics course, both to be attended within twelve months; he is required
to hire at his expense a board approved compliance officer to monitor
his practice for three years with quarterly reports to be submitted to
the board; he must take and pass the CPBN law test within 90 days of the
effective date of the board's order with two opportunities to pass; and
he must take and pass the National Board SPEC test within 12 months of
the effective date of the board's order with two opportunities to pass.
Dr. Overland's license will be suspended if he fails to meet any of the
above requirements.
Ernest C. Pike, DC, License No. B150
- Effective January 17, 2009
In a hearing on January 17, 2009, Dr. Pike stipulated to the following
Facts and Liability: violations of NRS 634.140(2)(b) for conviction of a
felony, NAC 634.430(1)(h) for failure to report his addiction to CPBN,
and NRS 634.018(9), unprofessional conduct, for practicing chiropractic
while using a controlled substance.
The Board revoked Dr. Pike’s license for a period of 3 years effective
March 9, 2009.
Curtis Potts, DC, License No. B668
– Effective June 14, 2008
Dr. Curtis Potts entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary
Action and Order with the Board on June 14, 2008 to resolve charges
against him for unprofessional conduct for his DUI convictions in 2006
and in 2008, a violation of NRS 634.018 “Unprofessional conduct,”
subsection 9, for “Habitual intemperance or excessive use of alcohol or
alcoholic beverages or any controlled substance” and for answering
falsely to Question 5 on his 2007 and 2008 Practice Self-Inspection
forms constituting unprofessional conduct in violation of NAC
634.430(1)(h).
Dr. Potts will be on probation for two years during which he will pay
for a Board-approved Compliance Monitor to physically inspect and
monitor his practice and report to the Board quarterly. Dr. Potts will
pay a $5,000 fine in 24 monthly payments and he will reimburse the
Board’s costs in an amount not to exceed $1,000. He will attend 24 hours
of education on the subject of ethics/boundaries and he will take and
pass the NBCE Ethics and Boundaries test and the CPBN Law test by June
14, 2009. Dr. Potts shall also submit to a breathalyzer test each month
with written reports of the results submitted to his Compliance Monitor,
and he shall continue with and complete attendance at the court-ordered
DUI School
Reginald K.
Profant, DC, License No. B74 – Effective 9/11/09
In a hearing on
September 11, 2009 the CPBN found Dr. Profant guilty of practicing
chiropractic in the State of Nevada while his license was on inactive
status. Dr. Profant must pay a $1,000.00 fine within 12 months and
reimburse the board’s costs in the amount of $3,843.11 in 12 monthly
payments with the first payment due within 30 days. Dr. Profant must
take and pass the CPBN Law test and the National Board Ethics and
Boundaries test within 6 months and his license to practice chiropractic
shall be reinstated upon his passage of both tests.
Francis Raines, DC, License No. B187
- Effective November 16, 2004
On November 13, 2004 Dr. Raines was found guilty of the following
violations: NRS 634.018(6) for unprofessional conduct pursuant to his
conviction for armed robbery, and NRS 634.018(10) for conduct unbecoming
a person licensed to practice chiropractic or detrimental to the best
interest of the public.
Dr. Raines's license was revoked effective November 16, 2004. Dr.
Raines shall pay a fine in the amount of $20,000 and he shall reimburse
the Board for the costs and fees associated with the revocation
proceeding in the amount of $896.
Craig Roelofs, DC, License No. B882
- Effective March 1, 2007 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. March 1, 2009)
On February 24, 2007 Dr. Craig Roelofs, entered into an Agreed
Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order in which he admitted to
guilt as to the violations of unprofessional conduct under NRS
634.018(11) for practicing chiropractic while his license was suspended,
failing to timely renew his license to practice chiropractic under NRS
634.130(2), failing to timely attend a 12-hour course of continuing
education under NRS 634.130(3), providing false information to the Board
with respect to the date he attained his continuing education hours and
failing to produce patient records upon lawful request under NAC
634.430(1)(h), and failing to maintain minimum standards of record
keeping under NAC 634.435(1); and violation of unprofessional conduct
under NRS 634.018(10) for paying his renewal and reinstatement fees by
means of checks not supported by sufficient funds under NRS 634.130(2).
Dr. Roelofs will be on probation for two years beginning March 1, 2007
during which he will be monitored by a Compliance Officer who will
report quarterly to the Board. Dr. Roelofs will reimburse the Board for
all investigatory, attorney, compliance monitoring and other Board costs
in this matter in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Dr. Roelofs will pay a
fine totaling $12,000 at the rate of $500 per month for 24 months. Dr.
Roelofs is required to pass the Board’s chiropractic law test by June
30, 2007. Dr. Roelofs will attend on-line continuing education courses
on the subjects of ethics, boundaries and/or record keeping at the rate
of two hours each month during the probationary period in addition to
the 12 hours required annually for license renewal.
Mark Rubin, DC - License No. B648
- Effective May 26, 2003
Dr. Rubin stipulated to having been convicted of a felony for filing a
false claim for insurance benefits in violation of NRS 686A.291(1)(b).
The CPBN found that Dr. Rubin's conduct is a violation of NRS 634.018(6)
and/or NRS 634.018(10) and/or NRS 634.140(2)(b) and effective May 26,
2003 he was ordered to pay the board's costs in this matter.
Mark Rubin, DC, License No. B648 -
Effective September 10, 2005
On September 10, 2005 the CPBN and Dr. Rubin entered into an Agreed
Settlement of disciplinary Action and Order pursuant to numerous counts
of unprofessional conduct as defined in NRS 634.018, subsection 1 and
NRS 634.018, subsection 11, for filing of false information regarding
the status of child support obligations as required under NRS 634.095
and for failure to make timely reports to the Board pursuant to NAC
634.430, subsection 1(h), and for failure to notify the board in writing
of address changes pursuant to NRS 634.129, subsection 1(b) and
subsection 2, and NAC 634.380, subsection 1(b).
Dr. Rubin was placed on probation for two years, wherein he is to
provide quarterly verification of compliance with his child support
obligations, he will take and pass the Nevada Law Test and he will pay
the board the amount of $13,000.
Martin P. Rutherford, DC, License No. B200
- Effective January 17, 2009 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. April 13, 2009)
At a meeting on January 17, 2009, Dr. Rutherford entered into an Agreed
Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order for violation of NRS
634.018(4), unprofessional conduct, for advertising violations including
the acts found at NAC 634.536, NAC 634.541 and NAC 634.556(2)(b).
Dr. Rutherford was assessed a $300 fine for each charge, the total of
$900 to be paid on the date the agreement is approved by the Board. He
must reimburse the Board for its costs in an amount not to exceed $250,
payable upon receipt of an invoice.
Joseph Schoenhoeft, DC - License No. B620
- Effective February 23, 2001
Effective February 23, 2001 Dr. Schoenhoeft's license was revoked based
on his felony conviction for multiple counts involving moral turpitude.
Stephen B. Shaw, DC, - License No. B705
- Effective January 28, 2008
On December 15, 2007 the Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada found
Dr. Stephen B. Shaw guilty of unprofessional conduct by virtue of his
conviction of felony involuntary manslaughter pursuant to NRS
634.018(6), engaging in conduct unbecoming a person licensed to practice
chiropractic and detrimental to the best interests of the public
pursuant to NRS 634.018(10), and violation of NAC 634.346, NAC 634.355,
NAC 634.366 and NAC 634.410 by virtue of his employment of an
unregistered massage therapist.
Dr. Shaw’s license was revoked, however, the revocation was stayed and
he was placed on probation for the duration of his criminal probation or
through May, 2012, whichever period is longer. A Board appointed
Compliance Officer shall monitor Dr. Shaw’s compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 634 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada
Administrative Code and the January 28, 2008 Board Decision and submit
quarterly reports to the Board with Dr. Shaw responsible for all costs
of the Compliance Officer. Dr. Shaw must pay $10,000.00 fine and
reimburse the Board for its costs of $33,639.11 by July 28, 2008. He
must take and pass a PAI psychological test within three months of the
date of the January 28, 2008 Decision and he must attend 100 hours at an
anger management course approved by the Board. Dr. Shaw must also take
and pass the CPBN Law Test and the National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners Ethics Test within one year and he must complete 500 hours of
Board approved community service within the probationary period.
Rodney Shoemaker, DC, License No. B824
– Effective July 11, 2008 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. January 5, 2009)
Dr. Rodney Shoemaker entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary
Action and Order with the Board on July 11, 2008 to resolve charges
against him for unprofessional conduct for failing to protect the
confidentiality of patient records, a violation of NRS 634.018(5)
including the act found at NAC 634.435(1)(b), and for failing to abide
by the five-year retention schedule as provided in NRS 629.051, a
violation of NRS 634.018(5) including the act found at NAC 634.435(1).
Dr. Shoemaker must pay a $1,500.00 fine and reimburse the Board’s costs
in this matter within 6 months, and he must take and pass the
Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada Law test within 6 months.
Matthew
Simpson, DC, License No. B368 – Effective September 11, 2009
On September 11,
2009 the CPBN entered into an Agreed Settlement with Dr. Simpson in
which he admitted guilt to violations of NRS 634.018(5) and (15),
Unprofessional conduct, and NAC 634.346, NAC 634.366 and NAC 634.410(1),
by employing non-certified massage therapists. According to the terms
and conditions of the Agreed Settlement, Dr. Simpson will serve a 2-yr
probation with a compliance monitor. He will pay a $4,000 fine and
reimburse the Board's costs of $4,240.11 in 24 mo. payments with the
first payment due on October 11, 2009 and he will take and pass the CPBN
Law test and National Board Ethics and Boundaries test by March 11,
2010.
Matthew Simpson, DC, License No. B368
- Effective January 17, 2009
At a meeting on January 17, 2009, Dr. Simpson entered into an Agreed
Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order for violation of NRS
634.043(2)(c) by refusing to allow a timely inspection of his
chiropractic office, and violations of NRS 634.018(10) and NAC
634.430(1) by failing to supply duly subpoenaed business records to the
Board.
Dr. Simpson was fined $1,500 which is to be paid in 3 monthly
installments of $500 with the first payment due 30 days from the January
17, 2009 date of approval of the settlement and he must reimburse the
Board's costs in the amount of $3,750 within one month after the January
17, 2009 approval date of the settlement.
David Spendlove, DC, License No. B399
– Effective May 30, 2008
Dr. David Spendlove entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary
Action and Order with the Board on May 30, 2008 to resolve charges
against him for unprofessional conduct by engaging in the aiding and
abetting of the unlicensed practice of chiropractic by his brother, Don
Spendlove, which included advertising and publication of Don Spendlove’s
treatment by spinal decompression on their “Back in Action of Las Vegas,
NV” business card and website in violation of NRS 634.018(12), for
failing to timely notify the Board of the change of address of his
practice, a violation of NRS 634.129(1), and for failing to provide on
his 2008 Practice Self Inspection form a complete list of all personnel
who work at his chiropractic practice, a violation of NAC 634.430(1)(h).
Dr. Spendlove will be on probation for three years during which he will
pay for a Board-approved Compliance Monitor to physically inspect and
monitor his practice and report to the Board quarterly during the first
year, twice during the second year and once during the third year. Dr.
Spendlove will pay a $5,000 fine within six months and he will reimburse
the Board’s costs in an amount not to exceed $1,500. He will take and
pass the Board’s chiropractic law test by the second sitting. Dr.
Spendlove will also provide to the Board a letter of termination for
“Back in Action” marketing and have no more professional association
with Don Spendlove, and he will submit to the Board an updated Practice
Self Inspection form.
James Spickelmier, DC, License No. B531
– Effective April 4, 2008
Dr. Spickelmier entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary Action
on April 4, 2008 in which he admitted guilt to two violations of NAC
634.346, NAC 634.355, NAC 634.366 and NAC 634.410 for employing
unregistered massage therapists and violation of NAC 634.430(a)(f) for
improper use of Billing Code 98942 in 2004.
Dr. Spickelmier’s license was suspended for 90 days, however, the
suspension was stayed if he complies with the conditions of the Agreed
Settlement, which requires that he be on probation for three years
during which he must: pay the costs of a Compliance Monitor who will
submit a report on his compliance to the Board quarterly; pass the CPBN
Law test and the NBCE Ethics and Boundaries test by April 4, 2009; pay a
$5,000 fine to be paid in monthly installments; and reimburse the
Board’s costs with a $5,000 down payment and the balance to be paid in
monthly installments.
Allen E. Stout, DC, License No. B542
- Effective December 12, 2008
In a meeting on December 12, 2008 Dr. Stout entered into an Agreed
Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order for violation of NRS 634.105
which renders the supervising chiropractor professionally and legally
responsible for an applicant for a license to practice chiropractic who
adjusts or manipulates patients prior to chiropractic licensure; failure
to ensure that the conduct of his employees and other persons subject to
his supervision in his place of practice conformed to the law and the
provisions of the Nevada Administrative code pursuant to NAC 634.410(1);
and violation of NAC 634.430(1)(n) in failing to prevent an unlicensed
chiropractor from performing chiropractic services and engaging in
aspects of providing chiropractic care to patients when not authorized
to perform such services.
Dr. Stout was assessed a fine in the amount of $5,000 and the Board’s
costs in the amount of $15,000, to be paid within 30 days after the
Board approval of the settlement. He must retain and bear all costs of
an appropriately credentialed Compliance Officer and provide copies of
all compliance related reports to the Board on a quarterly basis for one
year. Dr. Stout must complete 12 continuing education hour credits in
coding and billing and he must retake and pass the Nevada Law Test
offered by the CPBN within one year of the date of Board approval of the
settlement. Dr. Stout agreed to dissolve Laughlin Physical Therapy LLC
effective December 31, 2008 and not to utilize the name of Laughlin
Physical Therapy.
Mark A. Tarantolo, DC - License No. B294
- Effective August 1, 2005 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. June 22, 2008)
Dr. Tarantolo was found in violation of NRS 634.018(10) unprofessional
conduct for providing false information to the board, a violation of NAC
634.430(1)(g). He was placed on one year probation effective August 1,
2005.
Tad N. Tenney, DC, License No. B780 -
Effective July 23, 2005 (Note: All terms and conditions satisfied eff.
July 23, 2008)
On July 23, 2005 the CPBN and Dr. Tenney entered into an Agreed
Settlement of Disciplinary Action and Order pursuant to charges of
unprofessional conduct under NRS 634.018, subsection 11, for failing to
timely renew his license as required under NRS 634.130, failing to
maintain patient records for five years in accordance with NRS 629.051,
and violation of NAC 634.435, subsection 1, for recreating patient’s
records that were insufficient and were not individualized. Dr. Tenney
was placed on probation for three years and he must hire at his own
expense a compliance officer approved by the Board, to monitor his
practice and make quarterly reports to the Board for the three-year
period. Dr. Tenney was also required to pay a $5,000 fine and to
reimburse the Board for its costs in the amount of $23,881.53.
Israel Villasenor, DC, License No. B797
– Effective April 4, 2008 (NOTE: All terms and conditions satisfied
eff. April 4, 2009)
Dr. Villasenor entered into an Agreed Settlement of Disciplinary Action
on April 4, 2008 in which he admitted guilt to unprofessional conduct
for advertising violations under NRS 634.018(4), including the acts
found at NAC 634.536 and NAC 634.550.
Dr. Villasenor agreed to pay a $1,000 fine and reimburse the Board for
its costs in an amount not to exceed $100 upon the effective day of the
agreement. He agreed to cancel all advertising that was at issue and
will submit all advertising to the Board for one year. |
