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Virginia Physician Settles False and Fraudulent Medicare Claims Case

On October 17, 2019, Julio C. Gonzalez, M.D., Falls Church, Virginia, entered into a $29,378.26 settlement agreement with OIG. The settlement agreement resolves allegations that Dr. Gonzalez submitted claims to Medicare for nerve conduction studies that are considered screening exams and not covered by Medicare. OIG's Office of Audit Services and Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, represented by Senior Counsel Geoffrey Hymans, collaborated to achieve this resolution.

Action Details

  • Date:October 17, 2019
  • Enforcement Types:
    • CMP and Affirmative Exclusions