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Watonga Psychiatrist To Pay More Than $170,000 For False Claims Act Allegations

Watonga Psychiatrist To Pay More Than $170,000 For False Claims Act Allegations

OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 12, 2025) - Watonga psychiatrist Dr. Richard Zielinski has agreed to pay $173,143 to the State of Oklahoma to settle a lawsuit alleging he knowingly submitted false claims to the Oklahoma Medicaid program, SoonerCare.

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Action Details

  • Date:August 12, 2025
  • Agency:State of Oklahoma
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies

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