Disciplinary actions are taken by regulatory authorities (boards, committees, programs) in response to a violation of the law or rules. Different kinds of actions may be taken depending on the severity of the offense, the history of previous violations, efforts made to correct the violation, the harm to the victim(s), the likelihood of a repeat violation, and other matters related to each particular case. These actions are taken to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas.
Final Disciplinary Actions - License Denial, Surrender, Revocation
These actions will be permanently posted on this website. Further information, including a copy of the final order, is available upon written request from our office.
Final Disciplinary Actions - All Other, including Probated Suspension, Reprimand, and Administrative Penalty
These actions will be posted on this website for a total of seven (7) years from the date all the terms of the Order have been met, in accordance with our records retention schedule. The regulated individual may now be currently licensed, in good standing, and practicing without any restrictions.
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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Name
|
License Number
|
Type of License
|
City of Residence
|
Alleged Violation* |
Disciplinary Action
|
Date of Action
|
| Ambuhealth, Inc.
|
n/a |
Applicant |
Houston |
22 TAC §821.29 (a). Application Denial |
Denial |
3/18/2009 |
| Baker O&P, dba Gordon Stevens, Owner |
101109 |
Prosthetic/Orthotic Facility |
Fort Worth, TX |
25 TAC §821.41-Related to engaging in unprofessional and unethical conduct by employing an unlicensed practitioner at the facility known as Baker O&P |
$2500 Administrative Penalty |
2/25/2011 |
| Bass, Michael |
355 |
Orthotist/Prosthetist |
The Woodlands |
TOC §605.251 and 605.260 and 25 TAC §821.2 and 821.29-Related to practicing without a license. |
$10,000 Administrative Penalty and Reprimand |
8/27/10 |
| Carr, David E. |
98 |
Prosthetist/ Orthotist |
Tyler |
|
Reprimand |
05/7/2007 |
| Dashe Orthopedic Supplies, Inc. |
101299 |
Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist Facility |
Dallas |
TOC §605.260-Related to engaging in unprofessional conduct by providing orthotics without a facility license. |
$40,000 Administrative Penalty |
2/17/12 |
| Dorman, James |
None |
Prosthetist/ Orthotist |
Victoria |
|
Denial |
03/16/2001 |
| Evans, Dana |
None |
Applicant |
Port Neches |
TOC 605.252 AND 22 TAC 821.15
Related to failure to meet formal training requirements to obtain licensure through the Unique Qualification Pathway
|
Denial of Application for licensure as an Orthotist |
10/24/2008 |
| Garcia, Santiago (aka James) |
110011 |
Prosthetist/ Orthotist |
San Antonio |
|
Surrender |
11/4/2000 |
| Hanif, Saima |
Applicant |
Prosthetist/ Orthotist |
Houston |
TOC §605.252, §605.254 and 22 TAC 821.15-Related to failure to meet the formal training requirements for licensure and did not meet the criteria, qualifications and level of required experience to obtain licensure through the Unique Qualifications pathway |
Denial of Application |
3/16/2009 |
| Hayman, Douglas |
23 |
Prosthetist/ Orthotist |
Kingwood |
22 TAC 821.41
Related to fraud or deceit regarding services provided.
|
Administrative Penalty $1000 |
8/7/2006
|
| Helms, Andy |
None |
Applicant |
Grove |
22 TAC 821.15
Related to failure to meet formal training requirements for licensure
|
Denial of Uniquely Qualified Application |
10/24/2008 |
| Helms, Andy |
1347 |
Student Orthotist |
Grove |
22 TAC 821.15
Related to failure to meet formal requirements for a license as a Unique Qualifications Pathway
|
1 year Probation
Contingent upon passing the Exam
|
10/24/2008
|
| Hermann Medical Supply, Marsha Williams, Owner |
101244 |
Licensed Orthotic/Prosthetic Facility |
Houston, TX |
25 TAC §821.21-Related to engaging in unprofessional and unethical conduct by treating a patient without a prescription from a physician.
|
$4,000 Administrative Penalty |
8/26/2011 |
| Hernandez, Izaic |
n/a |
Orthotist/Prosthetist Applicant |
San Antonio, TX |
TOC §605.254 and TAC 821.6-Related to failure to meet minimum examination requirements for licensure under the Unique Qualification requirements. |
Denial of Application |
12/7/2010 |
| Horsley, Steven |
None |
Orthotist |
Houston |
|
Denial |
03/16/2001 |
| Humble, Bryan |
94 |
Licensed Orthotist/Prosthetist |
El Paso |
22 TAC §821.41-Related to allowing an unlicensed staff member to fit and evaluate patients for orthotic devices. |
$2500 Administrative Penalty |
02/17/12 |
| Mendez, Delia T. |
101156 |
Orthotics and Prosthetics Facility |
McAllen |
25 TAC 821.41(c)(6)
Related to altering a physician?s prescription for a prosthetic
|
Administrative Penalty
$500
|
10/24/2008 |
| Howard, Susan |
Applicant |
Orthotist/Prosthetist
|
Pearland |
TOC §605.252 and 22 TAC §821.15- Related to not meeting the formal training requirements for licensure, and not meeting the criteria, qualifications, and level of required experience to obtain licensure through the Unique Qualifications pathway |
Denial |
|
| Inman, Anthony |
230 |
Licensed Orthotist/Prosthetist |
Edinburg |
TOC §605.251 and 25 TAC §821.41-Related to practicing orthotics and prosthetics when no department-approved license was held. |
$6000 Administrative Penalty |
2/19/10 |
| Kee, Scott |
344 |
Licensed Prosthetist |
Houston, TX |
22 TAC §821.21-Related to engaging in unprofessional and unethical conduct by treating a patient without a prescription from a physician. |
$18,000 Administrative Penalty and 3 years Probated Suspension |
8/26/11 |
| Mahaffey’s O&P, dba Clifford Mahaffey, Owner |
101302 |
Orthotic and Prosthetic facility license
|
San Antonio, TX |
22 TAC §821.29-Related to operating the orthotics and prosthetics facility known as Mahaffey O&P when the facility did not hold a department-approved license as a prosthetist/orthotist facility. |
$2500 Administrative Penalty |
2/7/11 |
| Martinez, John D. |
346 |
Orthotist/Prosthetist |
San Antonio, TX |
TOC §53.021-Related to ineligibility for license following a felony conviction, due to conviction of Medicaid, Medicare and Insurance Fraud. |
Revocation |
12/14/2010 |
| Medical Express PSI, Paul Schilly, General Manager |
101221 |
Orthotics and Prosthetics Facility |
San Antonio |
25 TAC §821.41 and §821.29-Related to engaging in unprofessional and unethical conduct by submitting false information on your application form and failed to pay the accreditation fee in a timely manner |
Administrative Penalty $1500 |
8/21/2009 |
| Odling, Eric Roy |
None |
Prosthetist/Orthotist |
Corsicana, TX |
|
Settlement Agreement with Stipulations |
10/25/02 |
| Precision Orthotics c/o David Greenway |
101133 |
Orthotic Facility |
Fort Worth |
22 TAC 821.29
Related to practicing as an orthotic facility prior to accreditation.
|
Administrative Penalty
$2600
|
02/03/2006 |
| Prosthetic Science |
101211 |
Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist Facility |
Austin |
22 TAC §821.21-Related to providing a prosthetic device before securing a prescription. |
$40,000 Administrative Penalty |
2/17/12 |
| Santos, Johnny |
90 |
Prosthetist/ Orthotist |
Killeen |
|
Settlement Agreement with Stipulations |
03/16/2001 |
| Santos, Johnny |
90 |
Prosthetist/ Orthotist |
Tulsa, OK |
|
License Revocation |
07/12/02 |
| Sheen, Dale |
1 |
Prosthetist/Orthotist |
Houston, TX |
22 TAC 821.41(c)(1) & (2) and (d)(4) & (5) Related to unlicensed facility |
Administrative Penalty $3,000 |
2/13/09 |
| Sheen, Dale |
1 |
Prosthetist/Orthotist |
Houston, TX |
22 TAC 821.29 (a)(1) & (e)(2) Related to unlicensed facility |
Administrative Penalty $60,000 |
8/21/09 |
| Speicher, Ruth |
Applicant |
Orthotist/Prosthetist |
McKinney, TX |
TOC §605.252 and 22 TAC §821.15- Related to not meeting the formal training requirements for licensure, and not meeting the criteria, qualifications, and level of required experience to obtain licensure through the Unique Qualifications pathway |
Denial |
8/27/10 |
| Spradling, Micah |
1262 |
Orthotic and Prosthetic Student |
San Antonio |
22 TAC 821.41(d) and TOC 605.251
Related to operating without a license
|
Administrative Penalty
$500
|
10/24/08 |
| Telford, David K. |
44 |
Licensed Orthotist/Prosthetist |
The Woodlands |
22 TAC §821-41-Related to allowing an assistant under supervision to evaluate and fit patients without appropriate licensure. |
$2500 Administrative Penalty |
2/17/12 |
| Villarreal, Gustavo |
115 |
Prosthetist/ Orthotist |
San Antonio |
|
Surrender |
11/4/2000 |
*will be posted for disciplinary actions taken on or after 9/1/03
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