Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
Robert Joseph, a podiatrist based in Los Angeles, California, was sentenced in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, on July 25, 2022, to two years’ probation for conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Joseph was also ordered to pay a fine of $10,000 and a money judgment forfeiture in the amount of $332,500. Our investigation found that Joseph prescribed unnecessary compounded medications to patients without their knowledge. As a result of the scheme, Amtrak’s insurance providers were fraudulently charged approximately $22,000.
Short / Alternative Report Title:
Podiatrist Sentenced to Two Years' Probation
Date Issued:
Monday, July 25, 2022
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
OIG-WS-2022-333
Location(s):
Los Angeles, CA
United StatesType of Report:
Investigation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
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