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Tennessee Medicare fraud cases

Every Justice Department announcement of Medicare fraud prosecuted in Tennessee since January 20, 2025.

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-08-10Celina Pharmacy Owner/Two Pharmacies Agree to Pay $450,000 & Receive Ban on Handling Controlled SubstancesCivil settlement$450K
2026-07-08Memphis Gynecologist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Adulterating Medical Devices and Health Care FraudSentenced—
2026-03-30American Health Companies, dba American Health Partners, Agrees to Pay Over Two Million Dollars to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Involving a Tennessee Nursing HomeCivil settlement$2.1M
2026-03-13Federal Jury Convicts Three Women For Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud Related To Rocky Hill PharmacyConvicted at trial—
2026-01-08Federal Jury finds Memphis Physician Guilty of Adulterated and Misbranded Medical Devices and Health Care FraudConvicted at trial—
2025-11-18Memphis Doctor to Pay $375,296.90 to Settle Fraudulent Billing AllegationsCivil settlement$375K
2025-09-11Clay County Pharmacy Investigation and Prosecution Ends in Guilty PleasPleaded guilty—
2025-06-30Hendersonville Doctor and Her Office Manager Husband Indicted as Part of the Department of Justice's 2025 National Health Care Fraud TakedownCharged—
2025-06-27Lab Owner, Marketing Company Owner, and Doctor All Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare and Medicaid Kickback ConspiracySentenced—
2025-04-14Ashland City Doctor Sentenced to 3 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Health Care FraudSentenced$19M
2025-02-26Shelbyville Woman Pleads Guilty To Employment Tax And Wire Fraud Charges; Agrees To Pay More Than $1.1 Million In RestitutionSentenced$1.1M

Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases. Amounts should not be added: one case can appear at several stages. Charged cases are allegations.

Where to report Medicare fraud in Tennessee

Medicare fraud is covered by the federal WHIP program: a tip that leads to criminal charges can earn $10,000–$30,000. More on reporting Medicare fraud, all fraud cases and reward laws in Tennessee, and Medicare cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicare fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Tennessee?

11 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 2.8% of all Medicare announcements in our database. Each press release is counted separately, so one case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing.

How do I report Medicare fraud in Tennessee?

HHS Office of Inspector General (1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)); Medicare (1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)); Senior Medicare Patrol; America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal). To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)
  2. Medicare.gov: Reporting Medicare fraud and abuse
  3. HHS-OIG: Report fraud
  4. DOJ: National Fraud Enforcement Division Criminal Tip Rewards Pilot Program, terms and conditions (updated Oct. 20, 2026)