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DOJ targets alleged $95M wound fraud

Federal prosecutors allege a Nevada physician received illegal kickbacks, bribes, and rebates, billed Medicare for medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts, and falsified patient records.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • August 14, 2026

  • 2 min

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    Stephen Dubin, MD, allegedly caused over $95 million in Medicare claims for unnecessary amniotic wound allografts.

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    Prosecutors claim Dubin received illegal kickbacks, bribes, and rebates from distributors influencing his decisions.

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    The indictment alleges falsification of patient records to make procedures appear compliant with Medicare requirements.

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    Dubin faces one conspiracy charge and five health care fraud counts, with a potential maximum sentence of 60 years.

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    This case marks the first charges announced in Nevada by the Justice Department's West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force.

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DOJ targets alleged $95M wound fraud

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • August 14, 2026

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