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Subject Number 046-1086 Reinstatement of Dr. John Felix Waller

Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. 112971-7B

July 31, 2018

Pursuant to Workers' Compensation Law Section 13-d(4), the Chair of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board (“Chair”) exercised her authority to temporarily suspend Dr. John Felix Waller’s authorizations to treat injured workers and to perform independent medical examinations in the New York State workers’ compensation system effective July 2, 2018.

Having found that the circumstances warranting such temporary suspension are no longer operative, the Chair has rescinded the temporary suspension of Dr. Waller and has reinstated his authority to treat injured workers and to perform independent medical examinations effective July 10, 2018.

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

Clarissa M. Rodriguez
Chair