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Dr. NIKHIL BHARDWAJ, MD
21355 E Dixie Hwy., Ste 102
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Court Case # 11th Judicial

Indemnity Paid: $225,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201989121
Claim Number : F14-0117-A-12
Date Submitted : 6/20/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Diane M McNab
Street Address
5555 Gate Parkway, Suite 150
City State Zip
Boca Raton FL 33496
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(954) 439 - 0580     dmcnab@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNikhil Bhardwaj
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed21355 E Dixie Highway
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AventuraFL33180Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
10523$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME79930Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CTR.100131
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/5/20126/17/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the emergency room via rescue because she was found at home unconscious. ER found the patient to have low hemoglobin and hematocrit and a slightly elevated troponin level. She was admitted to telemetry for transfusion of blood and possible cardiac workup. The patient had been started on DVT prophylaxis and a 2D Echocardiogram had been ordered. The patient was transferred to ICU where she was evaluated by an Intensivist who felt that the patient's ABG results indicated the patient had lactic acidosis. His impression was altered mental status secondary to metabolic acidosis. He ordered a neurology consult and CVP line for placement for fluid resuscitation. Cardiology responded and did a full evaluation of the patient. Cardiology agreed with the working diagnosis and noted he would check the second 2D Echo, which had already been ordered by the admitting hospitalist, in order to evaluate left ventricular function and valvular anatomy. Neurology then evaluated the patient and suspected the patient's syncopal episode was due to severe anemia. The neurologist then ordered an EEG. While the patient was undergoing the Echo, she began to have a seizure episode. The patient was transfused another two unis of blood and began Cerebrax for seizure activity. The 2D Echo was completed, revealing a right ventricular systolic pressure of 56mmHg. This finding was not reported to anyone by the panel cardiologist that interpreted the study. Instead the report was placed in the electronical medical chart.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
This provider saw and examined the patient in his capacity as the covering intensivist service. The patient's physical exam was normal with the exception of some altered mental status. The patient did not have any indication of DVT and it was noted that the patient did not have any difficulty breathing. The provider's impression was altered mental status secondary to anemia and possible seizures. The provider noted the metabolic acidosis had been corrected and the WBC was now normal. He recommended to discontinue antibiotics and ordered a recheck of the hemoglobin and hematocrit.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis. The allegation consisted of the failure to review the second 2D Echocardiogram results and prescribe appropriate testing and treatment plan which resulted in a pulmonary embolism.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Cause of death was related to pulmonary embolism.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/6/201411th Judicial
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade6/10/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/8/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$225,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insured met and conferenced with defense attorney and claims specialist
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $115,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201574789
Claim Number : 14-0124-A-12
Date Submitted : 1/19/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Tamla   Lloyd
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 296 - 2887 212 (904) 296 - 1245 tlloyd@fdinsurancecompany.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNikhil Bhardwaj
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed21355 E Dixie Hwy., Ste 102
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AventuraFL33180Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
10523$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME79930Pulmonary Diseases - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CTR.100131
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/27/20126/19/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
On 3/22/12, pt was admitted to Aventura Hospital with what appeared to be severe seizure disorder symptoms. The pt had hyponatremia and elevated cardiac enzymes.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured performed thoracentesis under ultrasound guidance.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None made
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Allegedly performing a thoracentesis with a pt under the presence of Plavix, delayed response to pt's hypotension, and failing to timely respond to the pt's deterioration.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR5/6/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/6/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$115,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$18,911
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Circumstances of this case have been discussed with the insured and risk management was notified. Risk management has discussed case with the insured.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:1/19/2016 3:11:11 PM
Reason for Change:Updated LAE amount.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel1813318911

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $99,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201780954
Claim Number : 105432
Date Submitted : 1/25/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Sasha   Yamamoto
Street Address
560 Davis Street
City State Zip
San Francisco CA 94111
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(415) 735 - 2135     syamamoto@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNikhil Bhardwaj
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed21355 East Dixie Highway, Suite 102
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AventuraFL33180Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
721062N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME79930Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CTR.100131
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/21/20166/7/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Pneumonia and shortness of breath post cervical discectomy
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Information not given at the time of this report
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Information not given at the time of this report.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Estate of a 78 year old male, post cervical discectomy alleges failure to supervise resident who failed to order aspiration precautions resulting in death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR10/25/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/28/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$99,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insured conferenced with defense attorney and claims specialist
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 13-014203 CA-01

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201677680
Claim Number : 12-0180-A-10
Date Submitted : 3/23/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Dionysia   Lawson
Street Address
560 Davis Street
City State Zip
San Francisco CA 94111
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(415) 735 - 2013   (415) 735 - 2097 dlawson@norcalmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNIKHIL BHARDWAJ
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed213550 E. Dixie Hwy., Suite 102
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AventuraFL33180Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
10523$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME79930Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CTR.100131
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/11/20108/29/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient admitted to hospital for a suspected GI bleed and hyponatremia
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Insured sent patient to ICU with aggressive pulmonary support.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None shown
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient passed away of aspiration pneumonia, MRSA, renal and respiratory failure.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/23/201313-014203 CA-01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade2/26/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Espinoza, Jose N
Dalali, Azhar
Felder, Lewis
Miami Beach Healthcare Group,LTD dba Aventura Hosp.& Medical
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$54,478
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Circumstances of this case were discussed with the insured and risk management was notified. Risk management discussed the case with the insured.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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