A Great Neck, N.Y.-based gastroenterologist has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security Disability and Early Retirement benefits while continuing to work and bill Medicare, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said in a June 11 news release.
What happened?
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- Between September 2021 and May 2025, Joseph Golyan, MD, allegedly treated patients and billed Medicare for over $700,000 in services while receiving disability and retirement benefits. Despite earning income, Dr. Golyan applied for and received Social Security Disability benefits, failing to fully disclose his ongoing work and financial resources.
- In 2022, the Social Security Administration contacted Dr. Golyan about his employment…