Ocean Dental, P.C. Medicaid Fraud, Oklahoma 2014

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

In a shocking case of Medicaid abuse, Ocean Dental, P.C, agreed to pay $5,050,000 to settle civil claims stemming from allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false Medicaid claims for dental services that were either never performed or billed at a higher rate than allowed.

The case, which dates back to October 2014, highlights the brazen nature of healthcare fraud in Oklahoma. Ocean Dental, P.C, a dental services provider, allegedly submitted false claims to the Medicaid program, resulting in the loss of millions of taxpayer dollars.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, residents should be outraged by this case, as it demonstrates the blatant disregard for the law by some healthcare providers. The $5,050,000 settlement is a mere fraction of the actual losses incurred by the Medicaid program.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, led by Sanford C. Coats, worked tirelessly to bring this case to justice, ensuring that Ocean Dental, P.C, is held accountable for its actions.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding healthcare providers accountable for their actions. Taxpayers deserve better, and it’s up to law enforcement agencies to ensure that those who abuse the system are brought to justice.

Ocean Dental, P.C, agreed to pay $5,050,000 to settle the civil claims, a significant victory for the U.S. Attorney’s Office and a major blow to Medicaid abuse in Oklahoma.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/united-states-attorney-western-district-oklahoma-involved-collecting-over-452-million