OIG - Office of Inspector General
05/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 05:23
Illinois Doctor Agrees to Pay $62,500 for Signing False Orders in Durable Medical Equipment Scheme
Illinois Doctor Agrees to Pay $62,500 for Signing False Orders in Durable Medical Equipment Scheme
BOSTON - An Illinois-based doctor has agreed to pay $62,500 to resolve allegations that she caused the submission of false claims to Medicare for medically unreasonable and unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME). The United States previously filed a complaint against Dr. Alexandria Williams. The complaint alleges that Dr. Williams signed orders for DME that were pre-populated based on telemarketing calls made to Medicare beneficiaries and contained multiple false statements, including that Dr. Williams had completed an evaluation of the patient, discussed the use of orthotics with the patient and instructed the patient on medical follow-up care.
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Action Details
- Date:May 19, 2026
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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