A Pittsburgh physician has been sentenced to prison for illegally prescribing drugs and defrauding health care companies.
Brent E. Clark, a 55-year-old family care physician, was sentenced by United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab to a 60-month term of imprisonment at each count of conviction, to run concurrently, for distribution of Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, and Amphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, outside the usual course of professional practice, and health care fraud.
Clark was also ordered to pay a mandatory $1,000.00 special assessment, a fine of $50,000.00, and total restitution in the amount of $225,874.33, according to United States Attorney Scott W. Brady.
The Judge also ordered that Clark forfeit $131,000, the building owned by Clark wherein he conducted his medical practice and he committed the offense conduct, Clark’s Drug Enforcement Administration prescribing number, Clark’s Pennsylvania state license to practice medicine, and a vehicle.
According to information presented to the Court, from February 26, 2015 through March 27, 2017, Clark distributed Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, on thirteen occasions, and Amphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, on three occasions, outside the usual course of professional practice.
Also, from February 2015 to February 2017, Clark knowingly and willfully executed a scheme to defraud United Health Care, Medicare, and Medicaid in connection with the payment for health care benefits, items, and services.
Brent E. Clark, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced for distribution of Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, and Amphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, outside the usual course of professional practice, and health care fraud.
Defendant: Brent E. Clark
Criminal Charges: Distribution of Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, and Amphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, outside the usual course of professional practice, and health care fraud
City and State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Exact Date: Not specified
Sentence or Outcome: 60-month term of imprisonment, to run concurrently
Dollar Amounts: $225,874.33 in restitution, $131,000 forfeiture, $50,000.00 fine, $1,000.00 special assessment
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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