The Federal government takes Medicare fraud very seriously and will always seek prison time for any violation. Doctors and clinics are some of the most common defendants in a Medicare fraud indictment. There are many ways to be charged with Medicare fraud, but in general it is the billing under the Medicare assigned number that opens up the indictment.

Several Medicare Fraud Cases:

• Billing for services not performed
• Billing for medicines that are not given
• Billing for medical devices that are not need
• Billing for medical devices that are never provided

Anytime a bill is submitted to the United States with a Medicare number it is automatically under Federal Jurisdiction. Retired doctors are used many times just for their Medicare number.

If you even think that you or your clinic is being investigated, it is critical to get an attorney involved. What you or your employees say to the government could determine whether you are indicted or not.

Call our office to speak to an attorney today. You can reach us at 1-800-94TRIAL or contact us online.