CHICAGO — In a brazen scheme that left a trail of fake medical records and fabricated treatments, a Chicago chiropractor has been convicted of federal health care fraud charges.
Clarence W. Brown III, 48, of Chicago, owned and operated Dr. CB3 Wellness, Inc. and Apex Integrated Medical Center, Ltd. in Chicago. From 2016 to 2020, Brown submitted fraudulent claims to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for purported health care services that Brown knew were not actually provided to patients.
Brown prepared false patient medical records and other documents to support his fraudulent claims, netting himself approximately $750,000 from the carrier. The scheme was extensive, with some claims submitted for services purportedly provided on dates when Brown was not in Illinois.
After a two-week trial in U.S. District Court in Chicago, a jury on April 12, 2024, convicted Brown on all nine health care fraud counts against him. Each count is punishable by up to ten years in federal prison.
U.S. District Judge John F. Kness set sentencing for July 23, 2024. The conviction was announced by Morris Pasqual, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Robert W. “Wes” Wheeler, Jr., Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Misty N. Wright and Andréa L. Campbell. Brown’s scheme left a trail of deceit and financial loss, and it’s up to the courts now to hold him accountable for his crimes.
In total, Brown billed Blue Cross Blue Shield approximately $1.3 million for services purportedly provided to members of two families that were not actually provided. The conviction is a stark reminder that health care fraud will not be tolerated and those who engage in such schemes will be brought to justice.
The conviction is a major blow to those who would seek to defraud the system for personal gain. We will continue to work tirelessly to root out such schemes and bring those responsible to justice.
The case is a prime example of the FBI’s commitment to investigating and prosecuting health care fraud. We will continue to work with our partners to ensure that those who engage in such schemes are held accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Health Care Fraud|White Collar Crime|Crime & Justice
- Source: Official Source ↗
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