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Kansas Physician Agrees to Voluntary Exclusion

On May 7, 2019, in connection with the resolution of his False Claims Act liability, Joseph P. Galichia, M.D. (Dr. Galichia), Kansas, agreed to be excluded from participation in all Federal health care programs for a period of three years under 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7(b)(6)(B). OIG alleged that Dr. Galichia submitted claims to Federal health care programs for surgical procedures he performed implanting coronary arterial stents that were not medically necessary. Senior Counsel David Fuchs represented OIG.

Action Details

  • Date:May 7, 2019
  • Enforcement Types:
    • CMP and Affirmative Exclusions