According to the indictment, between Aug. 2002 and June 2007, Dr. Salartash and Mr. Houtan billed Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies for lymphedema procedures as though Dr. Salartash had preformed or supervised them, when they were really performed by a physical therapist, a licensed practical nurse or a massage therapist with no supervision.
Dr. Salartash also billed for surgery procedures when only physical therapy was needed and claimed some procedures were performed in an outpatient setting when they were performed in the physician’s office, according to the report.
Dr. Salartash and Mr. Houtan were charged with second-degree conspiracy, three counts of second-degree healthcare claims fraud, two counts of third-degree Medicaid fraud and second-degree misconduct by a corporate official
Read the Times’ report about the New Jersey surgeon’s healthcare fraud indictment.
