Medicare Administrator Revokes California Doctor's Access Amid Fraud Allegations
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has revoked the Medicare authorization of Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, a physician based in Los Angeles. This action follows allegations of misconduct related to $71 million in hospice charges. Dr. Oz issued a warning to healthcare providers, emphasizing the agency's commitment to combating fraud. The revocation is part of a broader effort by CMS to address improper billing practices that divert funds from patient care. Dr. Bhuva was linked to Medicare claims for approximately 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in California, raising concerns about potential fraud. The CMS decision is one of the strongest administrative measures available, effectively barring the doctor from receiving payments from the federal insurance program. 
