Thomas Stephenson, Health Care Fraud, New York 2014

Rochester Radiologist Thomas Stephenson Charged with Health Care Fraud

A Rochester radiologist has been charged with health care fraud, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today.

Thomas Stephenson, M.D., 71, of Rochester, NY, was charged with heath care fraud, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.

The charge stems from an investigation by Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation into allegations that Stephenson submitted false and fraudulent claims for reimbursement to Excellus Health, MVP Health Care and Medicare for services that were not provided.

Specifically, from 2007 to 2010, the defendant falsely represented on multiple occasions that he had performed and interpreted two x-rays when in fact he had only performed and interpreted single x-ray images.

As a result, Stephenson fraudulently claimed reimbursements from the three health care plans in the amount of $183,279.30.

The defendant made an appearance before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. and is due back in court October 14, 2014, at 3:30 p.m.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/rochester-radiologist-charged-health-care-fraud