Case Summary:
This is a 2010 disciplinary case involving a physician assistant convicted of federal drug crimes. Mr. Thompson was convicted in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute Hydrocodone, a controlled substance. Rather than contest the charge before the Department of Health, he chose to surrender his physician assistant license through a consent agreement.
Case Analysis
Effective Date: January 20, 2010
Type of Doctor: PA (Physician Assistant)
Disposition Type: Negotiated Consent Agreement (License Surrender)
How many total charges? 1 charge
What specifications of charges were alleged?
- Having been convicted in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute Hydrocodone
How many patients were involved in each charge? Not applicable – this was a federal criminal conviction charge, not related to specific patient care incidents
Which charges was the licensee guilty of (either via hearing or negotiated consent)? Mr. Thompson did not contest the charge of:
- Having been convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute Hydrocodone
Which charges was the licensee not guilty of? None – the single charge was not contested
Outcome/Penalties (specific to this case):
- License surrender (voluntary surrender of physician assistant license)
- No monetary fine mentioned