Medicare Fraud

Los Angeles Attorney Plans Your Medicare Fraud Defense

Facing allegations of Medicare fraud is a serious and daunting prospect, with significant penalties that can profoundly affect your personal and professional life. These charges involve complex legal challenges, including accusations of over-billing or billing for services or supplies that were never provided. As a federal crime, the consequences of a conviction are severe and may include up to five years in prison, substantial fines, probation, restitution, and the possibility of asset forfeiture.

At The Law Offices of Arash Hashemi, we recognize the gravity of these charges and the impact they can have on your life. Since 2003, our firm has specialized in defending clients against complex white-collar crimes, including Medicare fraud. Our approach is proactive and immediate, understanding that swift action is critical in these cases. We leverage our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of federal criminal law to mount a vigorous defense on your behalf.

Our commitment is to protect your rights and ensure that you receive a fair and thorough defense. We use every resource at our disposal to minimize the potential impacts on your life and to safeguard your future.

For a consultation and to discuss your case, contact our office at (310) 448-1529 or complete our online contact form. At The Law Offices of Arash Hashemi, we are prepared to act quickly to defend your rights and fight for the best possible outcome in your case.

Understanding Medicare Fraud

Medicare fraud is any intentional deception or misrepresentation made to receive unauthorized benefits from the Medicare program. Examples include billing for services or supplies not delivered, over-billing for services, and “upcoding” (billing for a more expensive service than provided).

As a federal crime, Medicare fraud carries severe penalties. A conviction can result in up to five years in federal prison per offense, fines up to $250,000 for individuals or $500,000 for corporations, probation, and mandatory restitution.

If you suspect you are

under investigation, contact a lawyer immediately. Early legal intervention is critical. The Law Offices of Arash Hashemi will work swiftly to protect your rights, examine the evidence, and develop a tailored defense strategy.

Examples of Medicare Fraud

Common types of Medicare fraud include:

• Billing for services or supplies not delivered: Charging Medicare for items or services that were never provided to the patient.
• Continuing to bill for services or supplies no longer needed: Submitting claims for ongoing services or supplies that are no longer necessary.
• “Upcoding”: Billing for a more expensive service or procedure than what was actually provided.
• Double billing for a single service or piece of equipment: Submitting multiple claims for the same service or equipment.
• Phantom employees: Listing non-existent employees on payroll to receive payments.
• Frequently waiving patient co-payments: Regularly not collecting the required co-payment from patients as part of a scheme to increase billing amounts.
• Phantom billing: Charging for services or supplies that were never provided.