Feds: York doctor peddled opioids, committed health care fraud
The schemes targeted Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE, which is a health-insurance program for members of the military and military veterans, according to a news release from
"The charges also involve individuals contributing to the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on medical professionals involved in the unlawful distribution of opioids and other prescription narcotics," the release states.
On average, 115 people die every day in
Dr.
They include charges for allegedly dispensing opioids and amphetamines "outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose," his indictment alleges.
The indictment states that between
Stremmel is an osteopathic physician and surgeon whose medical license is listed as active, according to
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Fraud alleged: Stremmel's indictment also alleges that he "knowingly and willfully made materially false, fictitious and fraudulent statements and representations in connection with the delivery of, and payment for health care benefits, items and services involving a health care benefit program."
It alleges Stremmel submitted Medicare claims for services he knew weren't legitimate, then falsified records to cover it up.
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He then noted in her medical chart that the patient had a chronic cough and pain, thereby defrauding a health care program, according to his indictment.
Stremmel "shall forfeit to
License, registration: That includes his
Also charged were 10 people in
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