Indian-American doctor asked to pay $1,850,000 for performing unnecessary tests, surgeries
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Punitive action in the form of fines have been taken against an Indian-American doctor for allegedly billing the government for cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests that were not medically required. The doctor has agreed to pay approximately $1,850,000. The doctor, identified as Aarti D. Pandya and her Pandya Practice Group violated the False Claims Act by also performing and billing for tests that were incomplete or of worthless value.
