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Medicare Fraudster Gets 18 Months in Prison
HOUSTON – In a shocking case of Medicare fraud, Robert Glenn Baker, 57, of Houston, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to violate the anti-kickback statute.
Baker, a Medicare beneficiary, pleaded guilty to the charge on August 15, 2012. In handing down the sentence, U.S. District Judge Sim Lake took into consideration Baker’s cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
According to court documents, Baker visited several medical clinics in Houston and the surrounding areas from March 2007 through April 2012, purportedly receiving medical services such as physical therapy, diagnostic testing, and mental health services. However, Baker did not have a medical need for these services but allowed his Medicare benefits to be billed in exchange for cash.
The owners and operators of the clinics then submitted claims to Medicare for payment using Baker’s Medicare information. Enticed by the money, Baker began recruiting and referring other Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries to the clinics. The owners and operators of the clinics paid Baker a referral fee, typically in cash, for each individual he referred.
As a result of his actions, Baker was ordered to pay $157,359 in restitution to the Medicare Program and $16,294 to the Texas Medicaid program. The case was investigated by agents and investigators of the Inspector General’s Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Railroad Retirement Board – Office of Inspector General.
The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Blan. Baker’s sentence is a stark reminder of the consequences of Medicare fraud and the importance of protecting the integrity of the Medicare program.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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