Miami “Rock Doc” Arrested on Medicare Fraud Charges
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law
An osteopathic physician in Miami, Florida, dubbed the “Rock Doc,” was arrested on September 30, 2013. He is charged with twelve (12) counts of health care fraud, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The “Rock Doc” is accused of falsely billing the Medicare program for physical therapy procedures, such as massages and electrical stimulation, which were not necessary. If convicted the doctor faces up to ten (10) years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Click here to read the press release from the DOJ.
In 2010, this osteopathic physician was the feature […]