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A Pakistani doctor and 15 others will pay $17.7 million to settle overbilling claims.

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Dr. Arjumand Hashmi, a Pakistani-origin cardiologist, along with 15 other doctors, has agreed to pay $17.7 million to resolve allegations of overbilling in the United States.

According to the US Department of Justice, 16 cardiologists were involved in fraudulent billing practices, leading to the $17.7 million settlement. Dr. Hashmi, a Pakistani-American, was accused of profiting millions of dollars from fraudulent billing.

As part of the settlement, Dr. Hashmi agreed to pay $2.6 million. He clarified that the issue dates back 12 years, stating that Medicare overpaid him, and the money has been returned. Dr. Hashmi denied any fraud, asserting that he is still practicing in the US.

Dr. Hashmi, who resides in Paris, Texas, has also served multiple terms as mayor of the city.

The medical practices and their affiliated physicians involved in the settlement are as follows:

  • Western Kentucky Heart & Lung Associates PSC and Mohammed Kazimuddin: $6,750,000
  • Heart Clinic of Paris P.A. and Arjumand Hashmi: $2,600,000
  • Scranton Cardiovascular Physician Services LLC: $2,369,111
  • Shannon Clinic: $996,856
  • Edward W. Leahey M.D. Professional Association and Edward Leahey: $894,679
  • Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultants LLC and Ayim Djamson: $846,888
  • Cardiology Center of New Jersey LLC, Mario Criscito, Frank Iacovone, and Sameer Kaul: $740,000
  • Clovis Cardiology Associates LLC and Mahamadu Fuseini: $600,000
  • Family Medical Specialty Clinic PLLC, Melecio Abordo, and June Abadilla: $409,594
  • James R. Higgins M.D. Inc. and James Higgins: $395,537
  • TrustCare Health LLC: $279,407
  • Taj Medical Inc.: $240,000
  • White River Diagnostic Clinic PLC, Margaret Kuykendall, and Seth Barnes: $234,490
  • Veinguard Heart & Vascular Center P.C. and Fareeha Khan: $195,000
  • Boulder Medical Center PC: $160,000
  • Wellspring Cardiac Care P.A.: $50,000

 

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