Tennessee Cardiologist to Pay $1.15 Million to Settle Allegations That He Performed Medically Unnecessary Heart Procedures
Cardiologist Dr. Elie H. Korban will pay $1.15 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that he billed Medicare and Medicaid for medically unnecessary cardiac stent placements, the Justice Department announced today. Korban owns Delta Clinic, with offices in Jackson, Tenn., and Lexington, Tenn., and has privileges at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Regional Hospital of Jackson, both in Jackson, Tenn.
Action Details
- Date:December 19, 2013
- Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions