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Michael G. Valpiani, MD AZ, and Dr. Michael G. Valpiani Agreed to Pay $296,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims for Services Not Provided as Claimed

After they self-disclosed conduct to OIG, Michael G. Valpiani, MD, AZ, Ltd. and Michael G. Valpiani, MD (collectively, “Dr. Valpiani”), Arizona, agreed to pay $296,209.07 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law. OIG alleged that Dr. Valpiani submitted claims to Medicare using CPT 99441 (telephone evaluation and management for five to ten minutes) for telehealth calls that were not provided by medical professionals.

Action Details

  • Date:September 23, 2024
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Fraud Self-Disclosures