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Nevada Cardiologist Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Unlawful Distribution Of Opioids

RENO, Nev. - Dr. Devendra I. Patel, aka Devendrakumar I. Patel, a northern Nevada cardiologist was sentenced Tuesday to three years and one month in federal prison for prescribing highly addictive pain pills Oxycodone and Hydrocodone at a high rate to his patients without a medical purpose.

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Action Details

  • Date:May 8, 2019
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies