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.
Action Details
- Date:May 8, 2019
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- State Enforcement Agencies