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 Physician Last Name:Mercado
 Physician First Name:Arthur
 Physician Middle Name:M.
 Address:Address redacted
 License Number:210640
 License Type:MD
 Year of Birth: 1957
 Effective Date:11/09/2007
 Action Description for DOH Webpage:License suspension for nine months commencing upon the active practice of medicine in New York State after which probation for five years with a $7,500 fine and a permanent license limitation permitting him to only examine and/or treat a female patient in the presence of a chaperone.The physician had completed the terms of probation on August 1, 2015 however the license limitation remains in effect. On April 23, 2018 the physician's New York State medical license was summarily suspended and subsequently suspended on July 23, 2018 until the physician completes a medical competency evaluation that determines him fit to practice medicine after which he will be subject to conditions. Later on November 21, 2018 the physician's New York State medical license was revoked.
 Misconduct Description for DOH Webpage:The physician admitted guilt to the charge of having engaged in conduct which evidences moral unfitness.
  License Limitations or Conditions for DOH Webpage: The physician has a permanent license limitation permitting him to only examine and/or treat a female patient in the presence of a chaperone.
 Board Order:
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