Aron Goldman, MD, of New York City has been sentenced to serve between 2.5 and 7.5 years in prison and pay $800,000 in fines for his participation in a no-fault insurance fraud ring where he and other providers would stage car accidents, deliver unnecessary care and submit false claims to insurance companies, according to a news release from the District Attorney of New York County.
The enterprise known as St. Nicholas Group, based in Manhattan, stole more than $6.2 million from automobile insurance companies over a five-year period. Dr. Goldman other providers would prescribe unnecessary chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy and other treatments; falsify medical records and submit false claims to insurance companies.
Eight other defendants have pleaded guilty in the case and await sentencing.
Read the news release on Dr. Aron Goldman.
Read about other physicians involved in healthcare fraud:
- 10 Physicians Accused or Convicted of Fraud
The enterprise known as St. Nicholas Group, based in Manhattan, stole more than $6.2 million from automobile insurance companies over a five-year period. Dr. Goldman other providers would prescribe unnecessary chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy and other treatments; falsify medical records and submit false claims to insurance companies.
Eight other defendants have pleaded guilty in the case and await sentencing.
Read the news release on Dr. Aron Goldman.
Read about other physicians involved in healthcare fraud:
- 10 Physicians Accused or Convicted of Fraud