Oklahoma Medical Clinic, LLC, Tracy Ellis, D.C., and Tristan Ellis, owners of the clinic, paid $246,000 to settle allegations of submitting false claims to the Medicare program for medically unnecessary ultrasound procedures.
According to the United States Attorney Robert J. Troester, OMC, Dr. Ellis, and Mrs. Ellis paid $150,000 to resolve allegations that they submitted or caused the submission of false claims to the Medicare program for medically unnecessary ultrasound procedures. In a separate agreement, Mark L. Wells, PA-C, paid $96,000 to resolve allegations he caused the submission of false claims to the Medicare program.
The United States alleges that from December 1, 2017, through November 30, 2022, OMC billed Medicare for medically unnecessary ultrasound services performed by Mr. Wells. To resolve these allegations, OMC and the Ellis’ paid $150,000, and Mr. Wells paid $96,000, to the United States.
OMC was an Oklahoma limited liability company that provided chiropractic, medical and durable medical equipment services in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Ellis is a chiropractic physician licensed to practice in the State of Oklahoma who worked at OMC during the relevant time and was responsible for the submission of claims to Medicare. Mrs. Ellis was a part owner of OMC and was aware of the services provided by OMC. Mr. Wells is a physician assistant licensed to practice in the State of Oklahoma who worked at OMC during the relevant time.
The United States alleges that OMC, Dr. Ellis, and Mrs. Ellis submitted or caused the submission of false claims to the Medicare program for medically unnecessary ultrasound procedures. This is a violation of the False Claims Act, which prohibits the submission of false claims to the government.
In reaching this settlement, OMC, the Ellis’, and Mr. Wells did not admit liability, and the government did not make any concessions about the legitimacy of the claims. The agreement allows the parties to avoid the delay, expense, inconvenience, and uncertainty involved in litigating the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Amanda R. Johnson and Ronald R. Gallegos prosecuted the case. Investigative assistance was provided by HHS-OIG Office of Audit Services.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant/respondent REAL full name or legal entity name: Oklahoma Medical Clinic, LLC, Tracy Ellis, D.C., Tristan Ellis, Mark L. Wells, PA-C
- Exact criminal charges: Submitting false claims to the Medicare program for medically unnecessary ultrasound procedures
- City and state: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Exact date with month/day/year: December 1, 2017, through November 30, 2022
- Sentence or outcome: Paid $246,000 to settle allegations; OMC, Dr. Ellis, and Mrs. Ellis paid $150,000; Mr. Wells paid $96,000
- Dollar amounts: $246,000, $150,000, $96,000
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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