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Dr. Payam Toobian
Dr. Toobian is accused of a kickback scheme, fraudulent Medicaid claims, and unnecessary procedures, prioritizing profits over patient care and risking patients’ health with invasive tests.
Quick summary on Dr. Payam Toobian
Kickback Scheme Allegations
Dr. Toobian is accused of paying over $547,000 in cash, gift cards, and checks to three doctors in exchange for patient referrals to his diagnostic radiology facility, Empire Imaging.
Fraudulent Medicaid Claims
He allegedly submitted false Medicaid claims for unnecessary and invasive tests, such as contrast-enhanced MRIs, which were not required for the patients’ care.
Medically Unnecessary Tests
Patients were subjected to invasive procedures, including injections, for tests such as brain, cervical spine, and lumbar spine MRIs that were deemed unnecessary.
Fabrication of Business Records
He is accused of instructing employees to modify or add unordered radiological procedures to maximize reimbursements from Medicaid.
Financial Motive Over Patient Care
Prosecutors allege that his actions prioritized financial gain over patient health and safety, compromising ethical medical standards.
Potential Harm to Patients
The unnecessary procedures, particularly those involving IV contrast, posed unnecessary risks to patients, including exposure to invasive injections.
by: Sophia Winslow
Dr. Toobian's office charged me for unnecessary tests. Felt like a money-making scheme rather than patient care.
by: Evan Holloway
After my MRI at Dr. Toobian's facility, my credit cards got demagnetized because they didn't provide proper storage for belongings. Very careless!!!!!!
by: Melissa Fairchild
I felt pressured into undergoing unnecessary procedures at Dr. Toobian's clinic. It was an uncomfortable experience.