New Mexico Medical Board Disciplinary Orders

NM Medical Board Actions

Filed July 1st, 2025

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The New Mexico Medical Board issued disciplinary orders between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. Actions included stipulations for withdrawal of applications, notices of contemplated action for various violations, stipulated orders with reprimands and fines, and default orders of revocation.

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What changed

The New Mexico Medical Board has published a summary of disciplinary actions taken against medical professionals during the third quarter of 2025. These actions include multiple Notices of Contemplated Action detailing alleged violations of the Medical Practice Act (MPA), such as fraudulent statements, improper record management, injudicious prescribing, and failure to report adverse actions. Specific cases involved Stipulations and Orders for withdrawal of applications, reprimands, fines up to $2,000, and mandatory ethics or recordkeeping courses. One case resulted in an Entry of Default and Default Order of Revocation due to failure to request a hearing.

Healthcare providers in New Mexico must be aware of these disciplinary actions as they highlight potential areas of non-compliance and the Board's enforcement priorities. The document indicates that violations can lead to significant consequences, including license revocation, fines, and mandatory remedial education. The amended Notice of Contemplated Action for James Steier, M.D., also notes updates to the Uniform Licensing Act, requiring attention to statutory changes. Compliance officers should review these actions to ensure adherence to state laws, board rules, and ethical standards to avoid similar enforcement actions.

What to do next

Review disciplinary actions for potential compliance gaps.
Ensure adherence to the New Mexico Medical Practice Act and associated rules.
Verify compliance with AMA Code of Medical Ethics provisions adopted by the Board.

Penalties

Fines up to $2,000.00, reprimands, revocation of license, mandatory enrollment in ethics and recordkeeping courses, and compliance with the New Mexico Health Professional Wellness Program.

Source document (simplified)

NMMB B O A R D A C T I O N S (Actions taken between July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025) Martyn Urquijo, M.D. – Applicant - Stipulation and Order for Withdrawal on initial Application issued based on the applicants desires to withdraw the application while under investigation. (Entered 7.9.25) James Steier, M.D. – MD2004-0222 - Notice of Contemplated Action for violations of the MPA, including but not limited to, Sec. 61-6-15(D)(15) use of false, fraudulent or deceptive statement in a document connected with the practice of medicine; Sec. 61- 6-15(D)(18) conduct likely to deceive or harm the public; Sec. 61-6-15(D)(21) failure to report adverse action by a health care entity; Sec. 61-6- 15(D)(26) injudicious prescribing; Sec. 61-6- 15(D)(33) improper management of medical records; Violation of state and Federal drug laws. Applicable Board rules found at Title 16, Chapter 10, NMAC; and/or Provisions of the Code of Medical Ethics of the America Medical Association (2014-2015 Ed.) as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. (Entered 7.29.25) * Amended Notice of Contemplated Action has been amended to reflect the changes to the Uniform Licensing Act (ULA) 61-1-8 (2024). No changes have been made to the allegations set forth in this NCA filed into the administrative record on August 15, 2025. Philip Stevens, MD – MD2012-0080 - Stipulated and Agreed Order based on the issuance of a reprimand by the Board and successful enrollment in and completion of a recordkeeping course to be taken at CPEP or comparable program within six (6) months of entry of this stipulated and Agreed Order and Board assed a fine of $2,000.00 within 6 months. (Entered 8.5.25) Jennifer McCain, DO – A2125-18 - Stipulation and Order issued based on resolving the Notice of Contemplated Action by successfully completing the PROBE ethics Course or another comparable program within six months of the effective date of the order. Successfully completing an record keeping course and accept formal reprimand for conduct, which was contrary to NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15 (D) (23) (Entered 8.25.25) Esther Han, MD – MD2016-0884 - Entry of Default and Default Order of Revocation issued based on failing to request a hearing on the NCA issued in this docket. (Entered 8.26.25) Terry Hansen, MD – MD2015-0101 - Notice of Contemplated Action for violations, including but not limited to NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(23), failure to furnish the board, its investigators or representatives with information requested by the board. NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(29), conduct unbecoming in a person licensed to practice or detrimental to the best interests of the public; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-20, practicing without a license; Rule 16.10.5.14(C) NMAC, violation of a stipulation; AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 1.2.1 as

adopted by Board Regulation at 16.10.8.9 NMAC, prescribing medications, or treating oneself and family members; (Entered 9.5.25) Luis Carbajal Gonzalez, MD – MD2025-1027 - Stipulation of Licensure and Order issued based on a license should be granted with conditions requiring Respondent to Enter into a contract with the New Mexico Health Professional Wellness Program (“NMHPWP”) and comply with all recommendations and its requirements set forth in the contract agreement with NMHPWP. (Entered 9.16. 2025)