Dentists to Pay $3.1 Million to Resolve Allegations They Submitted False Claims for Services Not Provided to Underprivileged Children
Two North Texas dentists, their dental management companies, and certain affiliated pediatric dental practices have paid the United States $3.1 million to resolve allegations that they defrauded the Texas Medicaid program and violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing for pediatric dental services that were not rendered or that falsely identified the person who provided the service, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Prerak Shah of the Northern District of Texas.
Action Details
- Date:May 14, 2021
- Agency:U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Texas
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions