Texas Oncologist Charged With Healthcare Fraud

Odette Campbell, MD, who practiced internal medicine and radiation oncology in Denton and Corinth, Texas, has been charged with healthcare fraud, according to a news release by the Department of Justice.

Dr. Campbell allegedly defrauded Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas by billing these companies for more expensive services than were actually provided to patients. She has also been charged with altering medical records to cover up the fraudulent activity after authorities requested those documents.

Dr. Campbell faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Read the Department of Justice news release about Dr. Odette Campbell's fraud charges.

Read other coverage about healthcare fraud in Texas:

- Lawsuit Against UT Southwestern Medical Center to Move Forward

- Texas Representative, Two Others charged in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

- Texas Physician Charged with Healthcare Fraud

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