NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans chiropractor has been sentenced to prison as the result of a health care scheme.
According to documents filed with the Office of Public Affairs, 40-year-old Dr. Benjamin Tekippe was ordered to serve a seven year sentence for his role in health care fraud and unemployment insurance fraud schemes.
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Tekippe was the owner of Metairie Chiropractic & Rehab in New Orleans. Documents state Tekippe reportedly solicited patients with Blue Cross Blue Blue Shield of Louisiana Insurance (BCBSLA) to visit the clinic by misleadingly offering them “free” chiropractic massages.
It was noted that Tekippe billed the patients’ insurance for a full-body massage performed by a massage therapist, which is not covered. Additionally, the patients were also billed for chiropractic services that were not performed or not performed as billed…