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Dr. RALPH A DEMATTEIS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. RALPH A DEMATTEIS, MD
6450 38th Avenue North, Suite 410
US

Court Case # 19-007190-CI

Indemnity Paid: $220,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092131
Claim Number : 73847
Date Submitted : 4/6/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
58-1449198  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Tonya   Ponder
Street Address
3535 Piedmont Rd., NE, Bldg. 14 - Ste. 1000
City State Zip
Atlanta GA 30305
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(404) 842 - 5556     tponder@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRalphADematteis
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1900 72nd Ave., NE
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33702Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1602720 08$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME21255Surgery - General 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/9/20186/22/2019
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented due to lost distal pulses in his right lower extremity
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Diagnostic consultation and evaluation and balloon angioplasty
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to order/review arterial duplex ultrasound and recognize the extent/location of acute thrombus. A balloon angioplasty on acute thrombus was performed resulting in foot embolization that led to ischemia and need for amputation below the knee.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Below the knee amputation.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/29/201919-007190-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas3/31/2020
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
3/31/2020
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$220,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$20,296
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,910
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
Risk Management has counseled insured.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 06-003579-CI-19

Indemnity Paid: $55,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200746168
Claim Number :126738
Date Submitted :7/6/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORDPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
06-0464510 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualTeresa Ross
Street Address
One Park Plaza P.O. Box 555
CityStateZip
NashvilleTN37202
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(615) 344 - 5804  Teresa.Ross@HCAHealthcare.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRalph DeMatteis
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6450 38th Avenue North, Suite 410
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Saint PetersburgFL33710Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HAZ1087750394$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME21255Physicians or Surgeons - Major Surgery.NOC classification.01

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT PETERSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL100180
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/19/200112/29/2005
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Parathyroid adenoma.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient underwent parathyroid adenoma surgery.Allegations of negligently performed surgery resulting in opening up patient's chest.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Cracked chest.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/5/200606-003579-CI-19
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas6/13/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Saskin, M.D., Gordon A
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
5/8/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$55,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$72,624
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$11,036
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$55,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Staff education.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR:Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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