Siddiqui v. New York State Department of Social Services

OPINION OF THE COURT

John G. Connor, J.

Petitioner is a physician providing substantial services to Medicaid recipients. He moves by way of an order to show cause for an order directing respondent, the New York State Department of Social Services to pay his claims for such services.

Prior to June 8, 1984, petitioner submitted a claim for $25,831.38. The respondent issued to petitioner on June 8, 1984 a “remittance statement” identifying the patients treated and the charges therefore which were respectively marked paid, denied or pended. The items marked “pend” are those subject to further review.