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Published February 5, 2025 Reviewed by Jordan Fensterman, Esq. Executive Partner and Director of of the OPMC & OPD Defense Practice at Abrams Fensterman, LLP. 516-368-9430 |
What should you do when OPMC or OPD contacts you?
Jordan Fensterman explains why seemingly routine records requests can signal a licensing investigation, and what licensed professionals should know before responding.
OPMC License Defense Counsel
Jordan Fensterman, Executive Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP, is one of New York’s leading attorneys for OPMC and OPD professional license defense. As Director of the firm’s OPMC & OPD Defense Practices, he represents physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, therapists, architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals facing investigations, complaints, audits, disciplinary proceedings, and regulatory inquiries from New York State agencies.
Widely recognized for his rapid, strategic response to license-threatening matters, Jordan is best known as a trusted resource for professionals across New York who suddenly find themselves at risk. His straightforward, educational approach has made him a go-to attorney for urgent OPMC and OPD matters on Long Island, in New York City, and statewide.
Frequently Asked Questions About OPMC Defense
What should I do if I receive an OPMC letter?
Do not respond without first understanding the scope of the inquiry. An OPMC letter, call, subpoena, or records request can have serious consequences, and early legal guidance may help protect your license from the beginning.
Can OPMC charges be dismissed?
Yes. Depending on the facts, evidence, expert review, and legal strategy, physicians may obtain dismissal of charges, reduced sanctions, settlement resolutions, or other favorable outcomes.
What types of doctors does OPMC investigate?
OPMC investigations may involve physicians across every specialty, including emergency medicine, psychiatry, surgery, OB/GYN, internal medicine, family medicine, dermatology, orthopedics, pain management, cardiology, neurology, radiology, pediatrics, and many others.
Can prescribing controlled substances trigger an OPMC investigation?
Yes. Opioid prescribing, ISTOP compliance, controlled substance documentation, treatment plans, medical necessity, and prescribing patterns may all become issues in an OPMC investigation.
Can OPMC matters overlap with healthcare fraud investigations?
Yes. Some OPMC matters overlap with Medicare, Medicaid, insurance audits, No-Fault, Workers’ Compensation, billing reviews, fraud allegations, compliance issues, or government investigations.
Can an OPMC investigation affect hospital privileges or credentialing?
Yes. An OPMC investigation or disciplinary outcome may affect credentialing, hospital privileges, employment, malpractice coverage, board certification reporting, and professional reputation.
Received an OPMC Letter?
Protect your medical license before you respond. Jordan Fensterman provides immediate, confidential guidance to physicians and licensed professionals throughout New York facing OPMC investigations, professional misconduct allegations, BPMC hearings, and healthcare regulatory proceedings.
