An Indian-origin neurosurgeon in Texas was fined over $2 million for Medicare fraud. The man named Dr Rajesh Bindal&nbsp;falsely claimed that he has performed invasive surgeries when in reality he has never done one. His so-called surgeries involved non-invasive procedures using electro-acupuncture devices.

While announcing the fine on Bindal, US Attorney Alamdar S Hamdani said in a press release that neurosurgeons are among the highest-paid medical specialists in the United States and Bindal's false claims were intended to enrich himself.&nbsp;

Bindal allegedly billed Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Programme (FEHBP) for surgical implantation of neurostimulator electrodes between March 16, 2021, and April 22, 2022.

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These invasive surgeries are reimbursed by Medicare and FEHBP with thousands of dollars per procedure.&nbsp;

But according to the allegations imposed on Bindal, neither he nor any of his staff members performed these surgeries.&nbsp;

Patients were allegedly provided electro-acupuncture devices, which involved inserting monofilament wires a few millimetres into the ear and securing them with adhesive tape.

These procedures used to take place at the clinic of Bindal and not in a hospital or surgery room.&nbsp;

In some cases, these procedures were conducted by device sales representatives or physician's assistants who&nbsp;used to take care of the placement of devices. Patients alleged that the devices fell off over days because of weak adhesive.&nbsp;

“A neurosurgeon, like Bindal, should know when he is and is not performing surgery,” Hamdani said in the press release.&nbsp;

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“Even though neurosurgeons, according to one study, are the highest paid physician specialists in the United States, Bindal allegedly submitted false claims to further enrich himself," he further added.&nbsp;

Special Agent in Charge Derek M Holt said in a statement, “False claims come at a cost not only to our federal health care programmes but also to the members who rely on these programmes for necessary care."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

An Indian-origin neurosurgeon in Texas was fined over $2 million for Medicare fraud. The man named Dr Rajesh Bindal falsely claimed that he has performed invasive surgeries when in reality he has never done one.

An Indian-origin neurosurgeon in Texas was fined over $2 million for Medicare fraud. The man named Dr Rajesh Bindal falsely claimed that he has performed invasive surgeries when in reality he has never done one. His so-called surgeries involved non-invasive procedures using electro-acupuncture devices. While announcing the fine on Bindal, US Attorney Alamdar S Hamdani said in a press release that neurosurgeons are among the highest-paid medical specialists in the United States and Bindal's false claims were intended to enrich himself. Bindal allegedly billed Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Programme (FEHBP) for surgical implantation of neurostimulator electrodes between March 16, 2021, and April 22, 2022. Also read | Australia social media ban for under-16s: Meta slams law, minister says 'play ball' or will 'get after them' These invasive surgeries are reimbursed by Medicare and FEHBP with thousands of dollars per procedure. But according to the allegations imposed on Bindal, neither he nor any of his staff members performed these surgeries. Patients were allegedly provided electro-acupuncture devices, which involved inserting monofilament wires a few millimetres into the ear and securing them with adhesive tape. These procedures used to take place at the clinic of Bindal and not in a hospital or surgery room. In some cases, these procedures were conducted by device sales representatives or physician's assistants who used to take care of the placement of devices. Patients alleged that the devices fell off over days because of weak adhesive. “A neurosurgeon, like Bindal, should know when he is and is not performing surgery,” Hamdani said in the press release. Also read | How a toilet break delayed over 120 trains in South Korea “Even though neurosurgeons, according to one study, are the highest paid physician specialists in the United States, Bindal allegedly submitted false claims to further enrich himself," he further added. Special Agent in Charge Derek M Holt said in a statement, “False claims come at a cost not only to our federal health care programmes but also to the members who rely on these programmes for necessary care." (With inputs from agencies)

US fines Indian-origin neurosurgeon over $2 million for medicare fraud

Indian-American doctor, identified as Dharmesh Patel, won't be jailed for now after he allegedly attempted to kill his wife and two children by driving them off a cliff in his Tesla car in the United States.&nbsp;

Instead, the man will be given mental health treatment.

<h2>Here's how the incident unfolded&nbsp;</h2>

Patel, who is a radiologist in California, drove his car with his wife Neha and two children, aged 7 and 4, off a cliff after he suffered a psychotic breakdown last year, said the psychologists in the court.&nbsp;

They added that Patel feared that his children faced the risk of getting sex trafficked which led him to crash the car.&nbsp;

After he drove the car off the cliff, the Tesla fell more than 250 feet. The family survived the crash and later people were rescued from the mangled car.&nbsp;

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Neha Patel accepted that her husband intentionally drove the car off the cliff but later accepted that she did not wish to prosecute her husband.

<h2>Man suffering from schizoaffective disorder: Doctors&nbsp;</h2>

As per the doctors, the accused suffered from schizoaffective disorder. He also had a major depressive disorder.&nbsp;

"He had been hearing footsteps and thought he was being followed in the weeks before the crash. It was paranoid and kind of delusional thinking that he acted on at the time to protect his family from a worse fate," said a psychologist in the court.

"He was concerned that his children were at risk of being kidnapped, possibly for sexual molestation," he added.

<h2>What did the US court say?</h2>

A US court on Thursday (June 27) said that Patel was eligible for a 'mental health diversion' which permits an accused with mental illness who has committed a crime to receive mental health treatment and not serve time in jail.

As per the law, such a provision can only be considered if the illness has played a major role in the crime.&nbsp;

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Superior Court Judge Susan M. Jakubowski said that Patel was eligible for the programme on the basis of the diagnosis of the doctors. She ordered his release and permitted him to go to his parents in California.&nbsp;

The man will be monitored using GPS and needs to report to the court once every week. He is also not permitted to travel abroad and needs to submit his driving license and passport. The next hearing of the case will happen on July 1.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian-American doctor, identified as Dharmesh Patel, won't be jailed for now after he allegedly attempted to kill his wife and two children by driving them off a cliff in his Tesla car in the United States.

Indian-American doctor, identified as Dharmesh Patel, won't be jailed for now after he allegedly attempted to kill his wife and two children by driving them off a cliff in his Tesla car in the United States. Instead, the man will be given mental health treatment. Here's how the incident unfolded Patel, who is a radiologist in California, drove his car with his wife Neha and two children, aged 7 and 4, off a cliff after he suffered a psychotic breakdown last year, said the psychologists in the court. They added that Patel feared that his children faced the risk of getting sex trafficked which led him to crash the car. After he drove the car off the cliff, the Tesla fell more than 250 feet. The family survived the crash and later people were rescued from the mangled car. Also Read: About Half of India's population falls short on physical activity: Study Neha Patel accepted that her husband intentionally drove the car off the cliff but later accepted that she did not wish to prosecute her husband. Man suffering from schizoaffective disorder: Doctors As per the doctors, the accused suffered from schizoaffective disorder. He also had a major depressive disorder. "He had been hearing footsteps and thought he was being followed in the weeks before the crash. It was paranoid and kind of delusional thinking that he acted on at the time to protect his family from a worse fate," said a psychologist in the court. "He was concerned that his children were at risk of being kidnapped, possibly for sexual molestation," he added. What did the US court say? A US court on Thursday (June 27) said that Patel was eligible for a 'mental health diversion' which permits an accused with mental illness who has committed a crime to receive mental health treatment and not serve time in jail. As per the law, such a provision can only be considered if the illness has played a major role in the crime. Watch: US explores Indian interest in lunar gateway Superior Court Judge Susan M. Jakubowski said that Patel was eligible for the programme on the basis of the diagnosis of the doctors. She ordered his release and permitted him to go to his parents in California. The man will be monitored using GPS and needs to report to the court once every week. He is also not permitted to travel abroad and needs to submit his driving license and passport. The next hearing of the case will happen on July 1. (With inputs from agencies)

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US fines Indian-origin neurosurgeon over $2 million for medicare fraud

Indian-origin doctor escapes imprisonment after driving wife, two children off cliff in US