OIG - Office of Inspector General
05/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 05:23
California Doctor Convicted of $45M Botox Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare
California Doctor Convicted of $45M Botox Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare
A jury in the Central District of California convicted a California doctor yesterday in a $45 million scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting claims for Botox injections that were never provided and medically unnecessary, and for obstructing the investigation by manipulating and altering medical records in an attempt to mislead criminal investigators. The investigation was initiated as a result of a referral from the Health Care Fraud Section's Data Analytics Team, after its analysis showed that the defendant was paid more by Medicare for Botox injections than any other doctor in the United States.
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Action Details
- Date:May 19, 2026
- Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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