ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Missouri has dropped a hammer on Dr. David A. Parks and his staff, charging them with a conspiracy to prescribe controlled substances illicitly from 2016 to 2021. Parks, along with clinical manager James M. Bilderback and front desk assistant Michelle J. Scheer, are accused of flooding the market with prescription drugs outside of professional medical practice for profit.
According to the indictment, the trio’s conspiracy aimed at boosting their patient numbers and raking in cash, with Parks and Bilderback also charged with defrauding Medicare, Missouri Medicaid, and private insurers by falsely billing under Parks’ name while he was abroad. The government has issued a call for potential victims of this scheme.
On August 15, 2025, U.S. Magistrate Judge John M. Bodenhausen ordered alternative victim notification procedures to ensure that anyone affected is aware of their rights. Those who suspect they may be victims are urged to contact USAMOE.Victims@usdoj.gov for assistance.
Former patients or families impacted by Parks’ illegal practices can seek support through the victim-witness program, which offers information and services during federal prosecutions. Case updates will be available at the U.S. Attorney’s Office website.
For those needing additional resources, emergency assistance is available by calling 911, supportive services can be found by dialing 2-1-1, and SAMHSA’s national helpline at 800-662-HELP provides behavioral health support. Missouri’s Crisis Hotline offers 24/7 help at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for mental health and substance use crises.
The charges against the defendants are allegations only, and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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