Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. C08397-4W

November 19, 2020

Please be advised that Dr. Joseph E. Stephan has resigned his authorization to treat injured workers in the New York State workers’ compensation system, effective November 3, 2020. Dr. Stephan’s last known practice address is:

42 Richard Street
Farmingdale, New York 11735

Dr. Stephan 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 Dr. Stephan for services rendered prior to November 3, 2020, are valid but are invalid for any services rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Stephan for services rendered prior to November 3, 2020, should not be denied due to his resignation.

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