A pediatric emergency physician from Denver has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly obtaining controlled substances by fraud and conspiracy, according to a Drug Enforcement Agency news release.
Louis C. Hampers, MD, has been indicted for one count of allegedly conspiring with others to acquire controlled substances between Jan. 2009 and April 2010. The indictment also includes 654 counts of allegedly obtaining controlled substances, which included hydrocodone, zolpidem, diazepam and, in one instance, methylphenid. Dr. Hampers obtained more than 20,000 tablets of hydrocodone alone. He acquired the medications from multiple pharmacies using five false identities and the names of eight patients, according to the report.
Read the DEA news release about Dr. Louis Hampers' indictment.
Read other coverage about healthcare fraud:
- New Jersey Internist Accused of Running Medicaid Fraud Scheme
- Surgical Services Company Sues BCBS Over Claims Denial
- Feds Expected to File Additional Charges Against Former Hospital Executive
Louis C. Hampers, MD, has been indicted for one count of allegedly conspiring with others to acquire controlled substances between Jan. 2009 and April 2010. The indictment also includes 654 counts of allegedly obtaining controlled substances, which included hydrocodone, zolpidem, diazepam and, in one instance, methylphenid. Dr. Hampers obtained more than 20,000 tablets of hydrocodone alone. He acquired the medications from multiple pharmacies using five false identities and the names of eight patients, according to the report.
Read the DEA news release about Dr. Louis Hampers' indictment.
Read other coverage about healthcare fraud:
- New Jersey Internist Accused of Running Medicaid Fraud Scheme
- Surgical Services Company Sues BCBS Over Claims Denial
- Feds Expected to File Additional Charges Against Former Hospital Executive