Houston Physician and Another Sent to Federal Prison in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
HOUSTON - Dr. Enyibuaku Rita Uzoaga, 43, has been ordered to serve 42 months and pay restitution to Medicare and Medicaid as a result of her six convictions of health care fraud and one count of conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. A federal jury sitting in Houston returned guilty verdicts Nov. 3, 2015, against Uzoaga following four hours of deliberation and a six-day trial.
Action Details
- Date:March 24, 2016
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions