Michael DePalma, MD and Virginia I-Spine Physicians
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Michael DePalma, MD and Virginia I-Spine Physicians for healthcare fraud. Penalty: $153,000.
Details
Michael DePalma, MD and Virginia I-Spine Physicians — OIG Enforcement (2024)
OIG took enforcement action against Michael DePalma, MD and Virginia I-Spine Physicians in VA in 2024 involving healthcare fraud violations in the Physician Practices sector.
Penalty: $153,000
Violation types: Healthcare Fraud
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Fine
Location: VA
Source: Michael DePalma, MD and Virginia I-Spine Physicians Agreed to Pay $153,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims for Services that Exceeded the Allowable Number
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