New Jersey Gastroenterologist Admits Taking Cash Kickbacks for Patient Referrals
NEWARK, N.J. - A physician practicing gastroenterology and internal medicine in West Orange, N.J., pleaded guilty today to receiving cash kickbacks for diagnostic testing referrals, becoming the 13th doctor and 14th defendant to be convicted in connection with the government's investigation of illegal payments made by an Orange, N.J., diagnostic testing facility, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. John Green, M.D., 60, of Basking Ridge, N.J., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi to an information charging him with soliciting and receiving more than $14,000 in illegal cash kickbacks for patient referrals in violation of the federal health care anti-kickback statute.
Action Details
- Date:December 5, 2013
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions