News Archives - Page 29 of 32 - Senior Medicare Patrol

Update: Man Gets 17 Years for Multiple Charges

By Mario Shtika | 04/04/2023 |

Assortment of fresh fruits and bread in a brown paper bag, including bananas, grapes, apples, and onions.

Company offered free food for the Medicare information of low-income elderly parishioners.

Health Care Company, Owner Must Pay $25 Million

By Mario Shtika | 04/03/2023 |

Blue office filing cabinets with drawers and colorful folders inside.

Allegations included thousands of claims for unprovided care plan oversight.

Lab Owner Admits to $89 Million Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 04/03/2023 |

Modern laboratory workspace with white counters, yellow accents, and scientific equipment.

He allegedly paid for referrals and orders for CGX tests for Medicare beneficiaries.

Flex Card Scam Circulates

By Mario Shtika | 03/28/2023 |

Yellow debit card next to a metallic gold textured surface with embossed numbers and letters.

Scam advertisements claim that Medicare is giving out flex cards.

Man Sentenced to Over Six Years

By Mario Shtika | 03/22/2023 |

Clipboard with medical test options and barcode, ready for a signature or checkmark.

Company billed for testing regardless of medical necessity.

Genetic Testing Case Settled

By Mario Shtika | 03/22/2023 |

DNA helix with a glowing, golden-orange nucleus or protein structure integrated into the strands.

Doctor allegedly had no medical relationship with patients.

Fraudsters Become More Brazen

By Mario Shtika | 03/15/2023 |

Person holding a white mask shakes hands with a man in a dark suit.

CNBC interviews a felon and goes on location with federal agents.

Psychiatrist Settles Claims

By Mario Shtika | 03/07/2023 |

Stethoscope placed on a realistic model of a human brain against a light blue background.

Allegations included intentionally pressuring patients to accept unnecessary treatments.

Addiction Treatment Chain Operators Charged

By Mario Shtika | 03/07/2023 |

Felt tag reading "Addiction" rests on a pile of white pills.

They allegedly shortchanged patients out of much-needed counseling and treatment services.

Doctor Charged in Scheme Exploiting Telemedicine

By Mario Shtika | 03/01/2023 |

Tablet on wood desk with stethoscope and keyboard nearby, suggesting medical or health app use.

About 76% of Patel’s Medicare reimbursements were for telehealth-related claims.