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Mohiba Tareen
Dr. Mohiba Tareen and Tareen Dermatology faced serious allegations of Medicare fraud, including submitting false claims and improper billing practices. The case culminated in a $1.63 million settlement, highlighting significant ethical and legal violations within the clinic.
Quick summary on Mohiba Tareen
Submission of False Claims: Dr. Tareen and her clinic were accused of submitting fraudulent claims for dermatological procedures, including billing for services not rendered, which constitutes a severe violation of the False Claims Act.
Inaccurate ‘Incident-To’ Services Billing: Investigations revealed that Tareen Dermatology submitted claims for services performed by unqualified personnel, misrepresenting them as physician-rendered services, thereby defrauding Medicare.
Unjustified Use of Skin Grafts: The clinic was found to have billed for unnecessary skin graft procedures, suggesting a pattern of exploiting patients and insurance systems for financial gain.
Waiving of Beneficiary Co-Pays: Tareen Dermatology inappropriately waived patient co-pays, potentially leading to inflated claims to Medicare and undermining the integrity of patient financial responsibilities.
Whistleblower Allegations: The fraudulent activities were brought to light by former employees, indicating internal awareness of unethical practices and a possible culture of compliance violations within the clinic.
$1.63 Million Settlement: To resolve these allegations, Dr. Tareen and her clinic agreed to a $1.63 million settlement with the U.S. government, reflecting the severity of the misconduct and its financial implications.
Intel Reports
by: Denise Sanders
$1.63 million settlement? That’s not a small mistake—that’s serious fraud.
by: Andrew Blackwell
False claims, unqualified staff, unnecessary skin grafts—how many unethical practices can one clinic have? Tareen Dermatology is a mess.
by: Jennifer Smith
Imagine going in for a simple procedure, only to find out later that your insurance was billed for unnecessary treatments. How many patients were unknowingly part of this scam? How many were put at risk?
by: Kathleen Watson
Waiving co-pays just to inflate Medicare claims? That’s not “helping” patients—it’s straight-up fraud disguised as generosity.
by: Daniel Raymond
False claims, unqualified staff, unnecessary skin grafts—how many unethical practices can one clinic have? Tareen Dermatology is a mess.