AGREEMENT PRESS RELEASE
New York Physical Therapy Providers Settle Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations
Published by the United States Department of Justice | View article on www.justice.gov
Williamsburg Physical Therapy, P.C. and Euro Physical Therapy, P.C. have agreed to pay the United States and the State of New York $4 million to resolve civil allegations that they falsely billed Medicare, Medicaid, the Federal Employees' Compensation Act Program (FECA) and the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) for physical therapy services from 2008 to 2018.
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Attorney General James Secures $4 Million from Companies Involved in Alleged Fraudulent Physical Therapy Scheme
Penalty Amount: $0
Filed under: State Enforcement Agencies
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced her office has secured $4 million from several physical therapy offices operated throughout New York City by Alex and Diana Klurfeld, and their companies Williamsburg Physical Therapy, P.C. and Euro Physical Therapy, P.C. (Williamsburg PT). Today's agreement resolves allegations that the couple and their companies falsely billed Medicaid and other federal health care programs for physical therapy services, as well as for having had non-licensed individuals provide physical therapy services.