Brooklyn Healthcare Fraud Defense Lawyer

Aggressive Federal Defense for Healthcare Professionals and Businesses in New York

Healthcare fraud is one of the most heavily investigated and aggressively prosecuted federal crimes in New York, and nowhere is that more true than in Brooklyn. With the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) leading the charge, healthcare professionals and businesses in Brooklyn are increasingly finding themselves under intense scrutiny for alleged fraud against government healthcare programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare.

If you are a physician, practice owner, medical professional, or healthcare business in Brooklyn facing a healthcare fraud investigation or indictment, the consequences can be life-altering. You may face not only severe criminal penalties but also the loss of your license, exclusion from federal healthcare programs, financial ruin, and irreparable damage to your professional reputation.

At Sosinsky Law, we have extensive experience defending clients against complex, high-profile healthcare fraud investigations and prosecutions in Brooklyn and throughout the EDNY. Our firm provides aggressive, strategic defense for healthcare providers accused of violating federal law, and we know how to fight back against the government’s case.

If you’ve received a subpoena, a target letter, or suspect you’re under investigation, contact Sosinsky Law at (212) 285-2270 immediately to protect your rights and your future.

Why Brooklyn Is a Major Target for Healthcare Fraud Investigations

Brooklyn is home to one of the busiest and most active federal courts in the country—the Eastern District of New York, located at 225 Cadman Plaza East. The EDNY has made prosecuting healthcare fraud a top priority, with prosecutors, federal agents, and investigators aggressively pursuing cases involving:

  • Alleged fraudulent billing of Medicare or Medicaid

  • Kickback schemes involving healthcare referrals

  • False claims submitted by healthcare providers

  • Upcoding, unbundling, or misrepresentation of medical services

  • Billing for medically unnecessary services

  • Durable medical equipment (DME) fraud

  • Home health fraud and adult day care fraud

  • Pharmacy fraud or prescription drug diversion

Federal agencies routinely involved in Brooklyn healthcare fraud investigations include:

  • The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

  • The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG)

  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  • The New York Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

  • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

With task forces dedicated to healthcare fraud operating in Brooklyn and across the EDNY, healthcare providers are at constant risk of becoming targets of federal investigations—even based on innocent billing mistakes or disputes with former employees.

Healthcare Fraud Charges We Defend in Brooklyn

At Sosinsky Law, we represent physicians, healthcare business owners, executives, and employees in Brooklyn facing a wide range of federal healthcare fraud charges, including:

1. Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

Federal prosecutors aggressively pursue allegations that providers submitted false or fraudulent claims to federal healthcare programs, including:

  • Billing for services not rendered

  • Upcoding to obtain higher reimbursement rates

  • Unbundling procedures to inflate billing

  • Submitting claims for medically unnecessary services

  • Double billing or duplicate claims

Our firm has successfully defended clients in complex billing fraud investigations and understands how to challenge the government’s interpretation of medical records, claims data, and billing practices.

2. Anti-Kickback Statute Violations

The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) prohibits offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving anything of value in exchange for referrals of services covered by federal healthcare programs. Violations are aggressively prosecuted in Brooklyn and carry severe penalties. We defend clients accused of:

  • Paying or receiving referral fees or kickbacks

  • Entering into suspect financial relationships with marketers or vendors

  • Participating in improper ownership or investment arrangements

  • Violating AKS in connection with DME, home health, or laboratory services

Sosinsky Law understands the complexities of the Anti-Kickback Statute and how to defend healthcare providers facing allegations under this law.

3. False Claims Act (FCA) Allegations and Whistleblower Actions

The False Claims Act allows the government—and in some cases, private whistleblowers—to pursue civil and criminal penalties for alleged fraudulent billing to federal healthcare programs. We represent clients in:

  • FCA investigations initiated by the DOJ or HHS-OIG

  • Defense against qui tam (whistleblower) lawsuits filed by former employees or competitors

  • Negotiating settlements or dismissal of False Claims Act allegations

These cases are often complex and require experienced counsel to manage both the criminal and civil aspects of the investigation.

4. Conspiracy and Wire Fraud Charges

Healthcare fraud cases in Brooklyn often include related federal charges such as:

  • Conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud

  • Wire fraud based on electronic claims submissions

  • Money laundering tied to alleged fraudulent proceeds

  • Obstruction of justice for interfering with the investigation

We have extensive experience defending clients in multi-count federal indictments and know how to challenge conspiracy theories and electronic evidence.

Who We Represent in Brooklyn Healthcare Fraud Cases

Sosinsky Law defends a wide range of healthcare professionals and businesses, including:

  • Physicians and medical practice owners

  • Home health agencies and adult day care providers

  • Medical billing companies and administrators

  • Durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers

  • Pharmacies and pharmacists

  • Diagnostic testing companies

  • Medical marketers and business development personnel

Whether you are a solo practitioner or part of a large healthcare business, our firm has the knowledge, resources, and experience to protect your rights and your career.

Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas in Healthcare Fraud Cases

What to Expect in a Brooklyn Healthcare Fraud Investigation

If you’re being investigated for healthcare fraud in Brooklyn, the process often unfolds as follows:

  • 1. Early Investigation – Federal agents gather evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze billing data. You may be contacted for an interview, or your practice may be served with a subpoena for records.
  • 2. Target Letter or Grand Jury Subpoena – If you are a subject or target of the investigation, you may receive a target letter or a grand jury subpoena, signaling that charges are likely.
  • 3. Arrest and Indictment – If the investigation escalates, you may be arrested or indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges in the Eastern District of New York.
  • 4. Pretrial Proceedings and Defense Strategy – Sosinsky Law aggressively challenges the government’s evidence, files motions to suppress illegally obtained material, and works to dismiss or reduce charges.
  • 5. Trial or Negotiated Resolution – If necessary, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. We are also skilled negotiators who can seek favorable plea agreements or civil settlements when appropriate.

The Stakes in Brooklyn Healthcare Fraud Cases

Healthcare fraud convictions carry devastating consequences, including:

  • Federal prison sentences of up to 10 years per count

  • Massive financial penalties and restitution

  • Exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs

  • Revocation of professional licenses

  • Loss of medical practice or business

  • Permanent reputational harm

With so much on the line, choosing the right defense lawyer is critical.

How Sosinsky Law Defends Healthcare Providers in Brooklyn

We take an aggressive, strategic approach to healthcare fraud defense, including:

  • Early intervention to negotiate with federal prosecutors

  • Thorough investigation of billing records, claims data, and evidence

  • Retaining forensic accountants and medical billing experts

  • Challenging government interpretations of complex billing practices

  • Asserting lack of intent to defraud

  • Identifying weaknesses in the prosecution’s case

  • Negotiating favorable resolutions to avoid prison or protect licensure

  • Preparing for trial when necessary to defend your freedom

With decades of experience in high-stakes federal criminal defense, Sosinsky Law is uniquely qualified to defend healthcare providers and businesses facing fraud allegations in Brooklyn.

Contact a Brooklyn Healthcare Fraud Defense Lawyer Today

If you are under investigation for healthcare fraud, have been served with a subpoena, or are facing criminal charges in Brooklyn, do not wait to seek legal representation. Early, strategic intervention can make all the difference in protecting your rights, your license, and your freedom.

At Sosinsky Law, we have built our reputation on defending clients in complex, high-profile federal cases throughout Brooklyn and the Eastern District of New York. We understand what’s at stake—and we know how to fight back.

Call (212) 285-2270 today for a confidential consultation with an experienced Brooklyn healthcare fraud defense lawyer.

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