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Subject Number 046-616 Voluntary Resignation of Dr. Kurt Silverstein's Authorizations to Treat Injured Workers and to Perform Independent Medical Examinations
Effective August 15, 2013

Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. 197289-2B

August 19, 2013

Please be advised that Dr. Kurt Silverstein has resigned his authorizations to treat injured workers and to perform independent medical examinations in the New York State workers' compensation system effective August 15, 2013. Dr. Silverstein's last known practice address is 900 Wheeler Road, Suite 265, Hauppauge, New York 11788.

Dr. Silverstein is prohibited from rendering treatment and care to injured workers and from performing independent medical examinations. Reports submitted by Dr. Silverstein for services rendered prior to August 15, 2013, are valid, but are invalid for any services rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Silverstein for services rendered prior to August 15, 2013, should not be denied due to the resignation of his authorizations.

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

Robert E. Beloten
Chair