Florida Ophthalmology Practice Agrees To Pay $1.3M To Resolve Allegations Of Fraudulent Claims For Cranial Ultrasounds
Brandon Eye Associates P.A. (Brandon Eye), an ophthalmology practice with offices in Brandon, Sun City and Plant City, Florida, has agreed to pay $1.3 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act and an analogous Florida statute arising from its billing for trans-cranial doppler ultrasounds (TCDs) provided through a kickback arrangement with a third party. Brandon Eye has agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department’s investigations of other participants in the alleged scheme.
Action Details
- Date:November 12, 2024
- Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions