Suncoast Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, Dr. Ralph Massullo, Jr., and Dr. William Welton III
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Suncoast Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, Dr. Ralph Massullo, Jr., and Dr. William Welton III for false claims, obstruction. Penalty: $2.3 million.
Details
Suncoast Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, Dr. Ralph Massullo, Jr., and Dr. William Welton III — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against Suncoast Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, Dr. Ralph Massullo, Jr., and Dr. William Welton III in FL in 2026 involving false claims, obstruction violations in the Healthcare General sector.
Penalty: $2.3 million
Violation types: False Claims, Obstruction
Entity type: Healthcare Provider
Penalty type: Fine
Location: FL
Source: Suncoast Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, Dr. Ralph Massullo, Jr., and Dr. William Welton III Agreed to Pay $2.3 Million for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Fals
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