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Medicare Fraud: $90M Billed for Unneeded Medical Supplies
24 Apr
Summary
- Over $90 million was paid by Medicare for thousands of unneeded medical items.
- A Texas company is under federal investigation for fraudulent billing practices.
- The alleged scheme involved billing for catheters and other supplies not received.
A significant federal investigation is targeting Centurion Superior Medical, a Texas-based company, for an alleged large-scale fraud scheme against Medicare. Prosecutors claim the company billed for tens of thousands of medical supplies, including catheters and incontinence products, which patients never received or needed.
Court documents reveal that from late September to late October 2025, Centurion submitted claims for over 78,000 items. Medicare was billed more than $134 million for these claims, with over $90 million processed as paid. This alleged fraud specifically targeted high-value items like orthotic braces and urinary catheters.
Two individuals, Robert Parker and Rick DeVivi, reported receiving suspicious medical statements with charges for items they never obtained. The company's current status is uncertain, with online listings indicating it is permanently closed and phone lines reaching a full mailbox.
Medicare stated it takes fraud allegations very seriously and works with law enforcement to investigate such schemes. While not commenting on specific ongoing investigations, they emphasized their commitment to combating fraud, waste, and abuse through monitoring and referral to appropriate agencies.
