The highest paid ophthalmologist in Atlanta earns $884,700, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Niranjan Mittal, MD, a New York City-based cardiologist, has been charged with healthcare fraud and bribery.
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The highest paid anesthesiologist in Atlanta earns $741,000 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orlando, Fla.-based Cardiovascular Associates of America has added Atlanta Heart Specialists to its network.
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The highest paid cardiologist in Atlanta earns $961,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Seattle earns $726,400, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lexington, Ky.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare and Padubidri Chandrashekar, MD, will pay more than $3 million to settle allegations of submitting improper Medicare and Medicaid claims.
The highest paid cardiologist in Jacksonville, Fla., earns $732,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oscar Lightner, MD, a physician at a Houston pain management clinic, was sentenced to seven years in prison for operating a clinic that sold illegal prescriptions.