Prominent Tri-State Cardiologist Admits Record $19 Million Billing Fraud Scheme, Exposing Patients to Unskilled and Unnecessary Medical Treatment
NEWARK, N.J. - A well-known cardiologist and the founder, CEO, and sole owner of a pair of large medical services companies in New Jersey and New York admitted today to conspiring in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme that subjected thousands of patients to unnecessary tests and potentially life-threatening, unneeded treatment, as well as treatment by unlicensed or untrained personnel. The guilty plea was announced today by New Jersey U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman.
Action Details
- Date:April 10, 2013
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions