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Montana Physician Agrees to Voluntary Exclusion

On September 5, 2017, in connection with the resolution of False Claims Act liability, Dr. Cory Lee Pickens, Billings, Montana, agreed to be excluded for a period of ten years under 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7(b)(7). OIG's investigation revealed that despite previously having been excluded from participation in all Federal health care programs on September 20, 2011, Dr. Pickens provided services to beneficiaries of the Medicaid program while he was excluded. Senior Counsel David Traskey represented OIG.

Action Details

  • Date:September 5, 2017
  • Enforcement Types:
    • CMP and Affirmative Exclusions