Miami-Based Physician Charged for Role in Pain Pill Diversion and Medicare Fraud Scheme
A physician licensed in Puerto Rico, who was practicing medicine in Miami, was charged in a 16-count indictment unsealed today for his alleged participation in a multi-faceted $20 million health care fraud scheme involving the submission of false and fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid and the illegal distribution of oxycodone and other controlled substances.
Action Details
- Date:March 23, 2017
- Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions