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Last Updated:
11/23/10 01:40:23 PM |
LEWIS BARRY CHAIKIN, M.D.
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11/03/2004 |
The Investigative Committee of
the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against
Dr. Lewis Chaikin (Respondent) on November 3, 2004 alleging substandard
medical care rendered to multiple patients, as per Count I (violation of NRS
630.301(4)). Respondent violated Section 630.301(4) of the Nevada Revised
Statutes by ordering, authorizing or approving the administration of
controlled substance to the patients when the Respondent knew he needed to
perform physical examinations on the patients. Per Count II (violation of
NRS 630.306(3)), Respondent administered, dispensed, or prescribed
controlled substances to others except as authorized by law. Per Count III
(violation of NRS 630.3062), Respondent failed to maintain timely, legible,
accurate, and complete medical records relating to the diagnosis,
treatment, and care of the patients.
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9/09/2005 |
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The Nevada State Board of Medical
Examiners found Lewis Barry Chaikin, M.D. guilty of the three counts of the
complaint filed against him: one count of malpractice for failing to use the
reasonable care, skill or knowledge ordinarily used under similar circumstances
in providing care or treatment to a patient, a violation of NRS 630.301(4); one
count of administering, dispensing or prescribing any controlled substance, or
any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS, to or for himself or to
others except as authorized by law, a violation of NRS 630.306(3); and one count
of failure to maintain timely, legible, accurate and complete medical records
relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of a patient, a violation of NRS
630.3062. The Board ordered that Dr. Chaikin receive a public reprimand,
successfully complete 10 hours of continuing medical education in proper
prescribing practices, in addition to continuing medical education hours
required to maintain licensure, within 6 months of the Board’s order, and pay
all administrative costs incurred in the investigation and prosecution of the
case against him, payable within 90 days of the Board’s order. |
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Phone: (775) 688-2559
Fax:
(775) 688-2321
from any other area of Nevada, call
toll-free:
(888) 890-8210
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Mailing
Address: P.O. Box
7238, Reno, NV 89510
Board
of Medical Examiners
E-mail:nsbme@medboard.nv.gov |
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Upcoming Meetings |
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Next Quarterly Board Meeting
June 8, 2012
Agenda will be posted on or before
May 29, 2012
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