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New York Physician Agrees to 5 Year Exclusion

On December 9, 2016, Dr. Michael Esposito agreed to be excluded from participation in all Federal health care programs for a period of five years under 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7(b)(7). OIG's investigation revealed that Dr. Esposito forged the signature of another physician on prescriptions for medications for himself and another person that were paid for by the Medicare program. Senior Counsel David Blank and Associate Counsel Jennifer Leonardis represented OIG.

Action Details

  • Date:December 9, 2016
  • Enforcement Types:
    • CMP and Affirmative Exclusions