Dr. Alexandria Williams, Signing False Medical Orders, Massachusetts 2020

Massachusetts Doctor Agrees to Pay $62,500 for Signing False Medical Orders

BOSTON – Dr. Alexandria Williams, an Illinois-based doctor, has agreed to pay $62,500 to resolve allegations that she caused the submission of false claims to Medicare for medically unreasonable and unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME).

The United States previously filed a complaint against Dr. Williams, alleging that she signed orders for DME that were pre-populated based on telemarketing calls made to Medicare beneficiaries and contained multiple false statements, including that Dr. Williams had completed an evaluation of the patient, discussed the use of orthotics with the patient and instructed the patient on medical follow-up care.

Without these signed orders, DME suppliers could not have submitted claims to Medicare for the medically unnecessary orthotics. The complaint further alleges that Dr. Williams received payment for each order she reviewed through a staffing company that had connected her with Integrated Support Plus, Inc., a telemedicine company whose owner pleaded guilty to his role in the scheme in 2020.

As part of the settlement agreement, Dr. Williams admitted that, between December 2018 and April 2019, she worked for Integrated Support Plus and signed orders for medically unnecessary orthotic braces for Medicare beneficiaries.

According to the settlement, Dr. Williams caused the submission of false claims to Medicare for medically unreasonable and unnecessary durable medical equipment.

United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Roberto Coviello, Special Agent in Charge of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General made the announcement today.

This matter is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alexandra Brazier and Lindsey Ross of the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit.

Defendant:

Dr. Alexandria Williams

Criminal Charges:

Causing the submission of false claims to Medicare for medically unreasonable and unnecessary durable medical equipment

City and State:

Boston, Massachusetts

Exact Date:

December 2018 - April 2019

Sentence or Outcome:

Agreed to pay $62,500

Dollar Amount:

$62,500

Defendant's Status:

Currently under settlement agreement

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/illinois-doctor-agrees-pay-62500-signing-false-orders-durable-medical-equipment-scheme