Fazal Panezai, MD, is facing up to 10 years in federal prison for a false claims scheme where he billed for services that either never occurred or were falsely reported, according to a news release from Mr. Platkin’s office.
In an unrelated scheme, Dr. Panezai is also facing allegations of engaging in criminal sexual contact against a patient.
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