Gary Stein, Bogus Billing for Fake Services, New York 2019

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Chiropractor Billed for Fake Services

Long Island Chiropractor Settles Federal Fraud Allegations

Gary Stein, a licensed chiropractor in Levittown, New York, has paid the United States $290,197.24 to resolve civil allegations that he submitted false claims to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) for services that he did not provide to a federal employee receiving Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) program benefits.

According to Acting United States Attorney Jacquelyn M. Kasulis, Stein, through his false billing, defrauded a taxpayer-funded program designed to assist federal employees who are disabled by on-the-job injuries. The program, OWCP, provides benefits to federal employees who become disabled due to occupational injuries sustained during the performance of their official duties.

An investigation by the DOL-OIG and USPS-OIG revealed that, from March 6, 2014 through April 14, 2019, Stein routinely used Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes which falsely indicated to OWCP that he had conducted detailed examinations of the patient when in fact he had not done so.

The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General, New York Region, and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. The settlement resolves potential claims that Stein’s alleged conduct violated the False Claims Act.

The settlement was made possible through the efforts of Assistant U.S. Attorney Jolie Apicella of the Office’s Civil Division, with assistance from Civil Investigator Joseph Giambalvo. The case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting taxpayer-funded programs from fraud and abuse.

Stein’s settlement marks a significant blow to the chiropractic community, highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability in medical billing practices. The case serves as a reminder that those who engage in such fraudulent activities will be held accountable for their actions.