What Happened
Philip Yen, M.D., a radiologist employed by Sutter Medical Group, agreed in June 2025 to pay $125,000 to resolve allegations that he failed to meet Controlled Substances Act requirements as the DEA registrant at Sutter Imaging Capitol Pavilion in Sacramento, California. He held that role from 2018 to 2024. A 2022 inspection identified multiple recordkeeping violations, and other evidence indicated he was not adequately trained on registrant responsibilities. Beyond civil penalties, Yen agreed to complete training on his obligations, including recordkeeping and controls against theft and diversion. The settlement resolved allegations only, with no determination of liability.
“An inspection conducted in 2022 of controlled substance records at Capitol Pavilion identified multiple recordkeeping violations at the facility.”
Related Guidance
- 15 Red Flags of Drug Diversion — Behavioral and transactional indicators of diversion.
- Investigation Playbook — How to investigate suspected diversion inside an organization.