Edwards also submits claims to insurers for the trimming of normal toenails for patients not suffering from any systemic condition. This underhanded tactic and illegal loophole allows Medicare and other insurers to cover his services. In connection with the fraudulent claims, Edwards causes a myriad of false information in the patients’ medical records. The records indicate the patients suffer from systemic conditions, and also report non-existing symptoms.
Repeat Offender
In connection with a related False Claims Act civil settlement, Edwards pays $410,000 to the United States Government. Finally, Edwards admits to the fraudulent submission of false claims for payment to Medicare.
