A New Bern, N.C., pain management physician has pled guilty to healthcare fraud and been sentenced to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution, according to a Sun Journal report.
Michael K. Nunn, MD, practiced under Community Wellness Center in New Bern, which was fined $700,000 along with Dr. Nunn’s restitution fees.
From 2003 to 2004, CWC falsely billed Medicare for a number of procedures, including ultrasound services not provided and other services, such as electrical stimulation, performed by unqualified staff.
Dr. Nunn has been placed on four years of probation.
Read the Sun Journal report on Dr. Michael K. Nunn.
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