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Dr. VIKAS BHATIA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. VIKAS BHATIA, MD
1201 7th Ave N
US

Court Case # 17-006338-CI-13

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885725
Claim Number : 1044087-03
Date Submitted : 8/28/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lynn Louthan
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0778     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualVikas Bhatia
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1201 7th Ave N
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St PetersburgFL33705Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
817160$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME125369Cardiovascular Disease - 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
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL100067
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/3/20166/13/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
chest pain/blockage
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
monitoring following left heart catheterization
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
failure to communicate which led to premature discharge & late diagnosis of myocardial infarction
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
permanent & extensive damage to the heart
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
10/20/201717-006338-CI-13
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas6/13/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Trinity Health Corporation
Baycare Health System Inc
St Anthony's Hospital Inc
St Anthony's Professional Buildings and Services Inc
Bay Area Heart Center PA
Srivastava MD, Amit
Finn MD, John
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$12,326
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,394
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:8/28/2018 3:01:22 PM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel741612326
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid30734394

 

 

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