| | Physician Last Name: | Yerneni |
| | Physician First Name: | Purnachandra |
| | Physician Middle Name: | Rao |
| | Address: | 1011 Avenue F,
Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427 |
| | License Number: | 181240 |
| | License Type: | MD |
| | Year of Birth: |
1954
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| | Effective Date: | 02/07/2024 |
| | Action Description for DOH Webpage: | Censure and reprimand and probation for three years with terms that include a practice monitor and Continuing Medical Education. Should the physician decide to resume the practice of medicine in New York State, they must first provide ninety days advance written notice to the Director (Director) of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, receive the approval of the Director and may be subject to further conditions imposed by the Director. The physician must also fully comply with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Order and any extension or modification thereof. Previously on August 26, 2011, the physician was subject to BPMC Order# 11-206 and may only practice medicine in a facility licensed under Article 28. |
| | Misconduct Description for DOH Webpage: | The physician did not contest the allegations, in full satisfaction of the charges of misconduct, by having been disciplined by the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners for concerns regarding the legibility and adequacy of documentation; frequency of patient visits; lack of adequate justification for lab testing; lack of adequate justification for excessive use of injections in violation of the Louisiana Medical Practice Act and for unprofessional conduct including, but not limited to, failing to create or maintain medical records, medical incompetency, and violation of any rules and regulations of the board or any provision of the Louisiana Medical Practice Act. |
| | License Limitations or Conditions for DOH Webpage: | Should the physician decide to resume the practice of medicine in New York State, they must first provide ninety days advance written notice to the Director (Director) of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, receive the approval of the Director, and may be subject to further conditions imposed by the Director. The physician must also fully comply with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Order and any extension or modification thereof. During the period of probation, the physician shall only practice medicine when their practice is being monitored by a licensed physician, board-certified in an appropriate specialty and must enroll in and successfully complete Continuing Medical Education approved by the Director. Previously on August 26, 2011, the physician was subject to BPMC Order# 11-206 and may only practice medicine in a facility licensed under Article 28. |
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