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In total, Medicare, OPM, IBC, and Anthem paid over $2.3 million for the Goody Bags, the statement said.<\/p>\n

Dr. Anand also conspired to distribute oxycodone outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose. In furtherance of the conspiracy, unlicensed medical interns wrote prescriptions for controlled substances using blank prescriptions that were pre-signed by Dr. Anand.<\/p>\n

Dr. Anand prescribed 20,850 oxycodone tablets for nine different patients, as part of the scheme.<\/p>\n

After learning that he was under investigation, Mr. Anand concealed the proceeds of the fraud by transferring approximately $1.2 million into an account in the name of his father and for the benefit of his minor daughter.<\/p>\n

Mr. Anand was convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud; three counts of health care fraud; one count of money laundering; four counts of unlawful monetary transactions; and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.<\/p>\n

He is scheduled to be sentenced on August 19 and faces a statutory maximum penalty of 130 years in prison.<\/p>\n

A Federal District Court Judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. <\/p>\n