South Florida DME Fraud Lawyer
Companies that provide durable medical equipment (DME), including oxygen tanks, nebulizers, catheters, wheelchairs and other equipment, have become more deeply scrutinized in recent years by federal and state government agencies. These companies may be accused of prescribing or billing for unnecessary medical equipment, which is a form of health care fraud. Durable medical equipment fraud has serious consequences for the owners of these companies and it is important to find experienced criminal defense for these charges.
I am attorney Jose M. Quinon, and I have represented the owners of durable medical equipment supply companies against charges of health care, Medicare and Medicaid fraud. For more than 25 years, I have represented a wide range of clients against charges of health care fraud and other criminal offenses in the state of Florida, Puerto Rico and across the United States. I will carefully review your case and help you understand your best options for defense.
Contact my firm in Miami, Florida to discuss your charges of durable medical equipment fraud. Call me toll free at 866-764-3040.
Experienced Defense for Durable Medical Equipment Fraud
When a patient seeks medical treatment for an injury or illness, a doctor or other medical professional may legitimately prescribe equipment or supplies to treat that condition. A durable medical equipment company will often supply that equipment unless it is already on hand at the clinic, hospital or other medical office. The DME supplier will bill Medicare or the insurer and will receive payment for any prescribed equipment or supplies.
However, simple mistakes in this process can cause problems and what began as a legitimate, legal transaction can be viewed as fraudulent by government agencies. DME fraud can occur in a variety of ways, including:
- Billing for more equipment than was received by the patient
- Overbilling for medical equipment and supplies
- Altering or fabricating wholesale invoices
- Fake letters of medical necessity
- Medical equipment prescribed to fictitious people and billed to insurance companies
In these and other cases, federal and state government agencies aggressively prosecute these crimes and work to secure severe punishments for the alleged offenders.
Contact Jose M. Quinon About DME Fraud
If you have been accused of health care fraud, including home health care fraud or durable medical equipment fraud, speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. At my firm, I can help you protect your rights and will carefully review the records of the case to provide an effective defense.
Contact my office in Miami at 305-858-5700 or toll free at 866-764-3040. I represent clients throughout the state of Florida, as well as the states of Texas, California, and elsewhere in the United States and Puerto Rico. Hablamos español.
