Ex-Felon Alonso Bilks Medicaid After Disbarment

CONCORD, NH – The rot in New England’s healthcare system continues to fester. Federal authorities today announced a sweeping crackdown on health care fraud, with six defendants charged in connection with schemes totaling over $14 million. The operation, spearheaded by the New England Strike Force and part of the Department of Justice’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, reveals a brazen disregard for the law and a callous exploitation of vulnerable patients.

Among those indicted is Erik Alonso, age 54, of Miami, Florida. This isn’t Alonso’s first rodeo. Already a convicted felon for prior healthcare fraud, Alonso allegedly continued his criminal enterprise, submitting claims to NH Medicaid between March 2022 and July 2024 while barred from billing federally funded programs. He was employed by a Laconia, New Hampshire-based telehealth psychotherapy provider, and reportedly conducted sessions without disclosing his prior conviction. But the indictment goes further – Alonso is accused of exploiting a patient, leveraging purported therapy sessions to solicit personal assistance, including drafting a presidential pardon application and seeking licensure in other states. He faces eight counts of health care fraud.

The fraud isn’t limited to individual exploitation. Leo Anzivino Jr., age 34, of Teaticket, MA, is accused of acting as a “straw owner” for Advanced Medical Supply (Advanced), a durable medical equipment (DME) company. The indictment alleges a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in Medicare funds by submitting false claims for medically unnecessary equipment. Anzivino, Jr. allegedly falsified bank records and engaged in money laundering, transferring over $3 million between New Hampshire and Massachusetts banks to conceal the source of the illicit funds. The government has already seized approximately $353,768.29 in assets tied to the scheme. He’s facing charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and four counts of money laundering.

Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack, alongside Acting U.S. Attorneys Michael P. Drescher of Vermont and Craig M. Wolff of Maine, emphasized the collaborative nature of the investigation. “This enforcement action demonstrates our commitment to protecting federal health care programs and holding accountable those who seek to defraud them,” McCormack stated. But words are cheap. The scale of the alleged fraud – and the fact that a previously convicted offender like Alonso was able to continue operating – raises serious questions about oversight and preventative measures.

The investigation also uncovered a conspiracy to submit false claims to Medicare for unnecessary braces and equipment, and a scheme involving illegitimate prescriptions for drugs, including the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic. While details on these cases remain limited, they paint a picture of widespread abuse within the healthcare system. DOJ Trial Attorneys Danielle Sakowski, Thomas Campbell, and John Howard, alongside Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Vicinanzo, are prosecuting the Alonso case. Sakowski, Campbell, and Tiffany Wynn are handling the Anzivino prosecution.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and expose the individuals and networks profiting from the suffering of others. The Department of Justice’s takedown is a start, but a sustained, aggressive effort is needed to dismantle these criminal enterprises and safeguard taxpayer dollars. This isn’t just about money; it’s about the erosion of trust in a system meant to care for the sick and vulnerable.