Idaho Psychiatrist Accused of Bilking $30K From Medicaid

A psychiatrist from Nampa, Idaho, has been accused of filing more than $30,000 in false claims to Medicaid, according to a KIVITV news report.

Michael Applebaum, MD, who practices at the Applebaum Family Health Center, allegedly failed to properly document services that were purportedly provided on more than 500 claims to Medicaid. Dr. Applebaum also allegedly filed approximately 50 claims with false dates, according to the report.

Read the news report about Dr. Michael Applebaum's alleged fraud.

Read other coverage about physician fraud:

- Michigan Internist, Four Others Arrested for $14.5 Fraud Scheme

- Las Vegas Surgeon Keeps Medical License After Pleading Guilty in Fraud Case

- Healthcare Fraud Lawsuit Filed Against N.C. Internist

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