04/20/2026
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Reviewed Dr. Debra K. Hall, M.D.
License #32465 – Family Medicine –
Prestonsburg/Harold Area
In 2012 an anonymous complaint led the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to investigate Dr. Debra K. Hall for possible improper prescribing of controlled substances.
Board consultant Dr. Surinder K. Kad reviewed 15 patient charts. His official report stated:
• Large quantities of controlled substances were prescribed.
• Full doses of stronger and weaker narcotics were given at the same time.
• No signed pain-management contracts were documented.
• Periodic KASPER reports and urine drug screens were not clearly recorded.
• Early refills occurred without notes explaining why.
• Possible side effects (sleepiness, confusion, falls) were not fully addressed in the charts.
• Acetaminophen doses were excessive, risking liver harm.
• Prescriptions were filled at multiple pharmacies with no clear follow-up.
Dr. Kad concluded:
“Dr. Debra Hall has engaged in conduct which departs from or fails to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing medical practice within the Commonwealth of Kentucky… gross incompetence… The way the chronic pain management practice is being run by Dr. Hall… constitutes a danger to the health, welfare, and safety of the physician’s patients or the general public.”
On August 5, 2013 the Board and Dr. Hall signed an Interim Agreed Order. While the full investigation continued, Dr. Hall agreed to:
• Keep a numbered, detailed controlled-substances log open for Board inspection.
• Complete a clinical skills assessment at CPEP (Colorado).
• Finish a “Prescribing Controlled Drugs” course within six months.
• Pay all review costs.
• Face possible immediate complaint or emergency order if she violated any term.
These are the exact words and findings on file with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. No final discipline was issued in these pages. The order was interim only.
Voters of Kentucky deserve the full record.
Read the original documents yourself. Ask: When a doctor’s prescribing raises red flags about patient safety and community risk, what should the public know before choosing who represents them?
Paid for by concerned citizens who believe in open government and safe medicine.
(References: KBML File IA01-64, Consultant Report dated May 2, 2013, Interim Agreed Order filed August 5, 2013.)