Indian American urologist to pay $14 million for billing fraud

An Indian American urologist has agreed to pay $14 million to settle allegations of billing fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. The settlement resolves claims that the physician submitted false claims to Medicare and other federal health care programs.

The urologist, who practices in New Jersey, was accused of billing for medically unnecessary procedures and services. The government alleged that the doctor performed and billed for tests and treatments that were not warranted by patients' conditions.

The settlement includes a payment of $14 million to the United States. The urologist did not admit liability as part of the agreement. The case was initiated by a whistleblower, who will receive a portion of the settlement proceeds.