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Attorney General James Announces Conviction of Western New York Optician for Medicaid Fraud

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction of optician Thomas Foote, 59, of Wyoming County, for defrauding New York state by submitting false Medicaid claims for optician services that he claimed were for nursing home residents, but were never provided.

Read more on ag.ny.gov

Action Details

  • Date:January 27, 2022
  • Agency:New York Attorney General
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies