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Dr. RICHARD M ZAKHEIM, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. RICHARD M ZAKHEIM, MD
3100 S.W 62nd Avenue
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201574464
Claim Number : MCH-H-006065A
Date Submitted : 5/3/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-0638499 4067
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual NANCY   CARR
Street Address
11440 SW 88th STREET
City State Zip
MIAMI FL 33176
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(305) 274 - 4070   (305) 274 - 2701 carol.lobacz@nccrms.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRICHARDMZAKHEIM
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer3100 S.W 62nd Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33155Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HPL/GL 13/00 13/14$3,000,000$5,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME31408Cardiovascular Disease - No Surgery 

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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
MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL110199
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPhysician's office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/26/201212/5/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient with past medical history of congenital heart disease and Shone's disease was scheduled for valve replacement surgery.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Not applicable.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis made of this patient.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
49 year old male with a history of congenital heart disease and Shone's syndrome who was scheduled to undergo valve replacement surgery. However, three days before scheduled surgery, patient suffered a heart attack and ultimately passed away. Allegations against this physician involved an unconfirmed phone call allegedly made the evening before the patient suffered a stroke.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR11/24/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Moreno, Niberto
St. John, Marcus
Salcedo, Gerardo
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Claim or suit abandoned.
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$12,473
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,866
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
Not applicable.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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