Doc Scams Medicare

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An Alabama-based doctor, Tommie Robinson, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for a $2.7 million telemedicine fraud scheme in Massachusetts. Between December 2018 and March 2021, Robinson worked with telemedicine companies to sign medical documentation for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment and genetic testing, targeting Medicare beneficiaries. The scheme involved pre-populated orders based on telemarketing calls, with Robinson having no provider-patient relationship with the beneficiaries.

Robinson pleaded guilty to one count of health care fraud in October 2025 and was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton on March 20, 2026. He was also ordered to pay $2,784,733.49 in restitution. The case was investigated by multiple agencies, including the FBI, HHS, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

The telemedicine fraud scheme resulted in over $2.7 million in claims submitted to Medicare for unnecessary durable medical equipment and genetic testing. Robinson’s participation in the scheme involved signing orders without contacting the beneficiaries or having a provider-patient relationship with them.

The sentence and restitution order reflect the severity of the crime and the impact on Medicare beneficiaries. The case highlights the importance of monitoring telemedicine practices and protecting vulnerable beneficiaries from fraudulent schemes.