Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Handling Healthcare Fraud Charges

Healthcare professionals, practice groups and hospitals that are facing allegations of healthcare fraud deserve an experienced defense attorney who can resolve their problems swiftly and successfully. The law office of Chip B. Lewis, LLC represents both individuals and businesses under investigation for or charged with healthcare fraud anywhere in Southeast Texas.

Houston, Texas, criminal defense attorney Chip Lewis served for more than seven years as a prosecutor and provides smart, vigorous representation to physicians, health insurers, hospitals, medical supply companies and others in the healthcare industry. If you are under investigation for healthcare fraud, call the firm toll free at 866-531-7139 or locally at 713-574-7508.

Aggressive Representation in Federal Court

Attorney Chip Lewis has substantial experience defending clients accused of financial and white collar crimes in both state and federal courts. Mr. Lewis is a tenacious trial attorney, providing defense to healthcare professionals in matters such as:

• Medicare fraud and Medicaid fraud: overbilling for services, medical supplies and medications covered by Medicare and Medicaid
• "Up coding"
• Unbundling
• Double billing
• Submitting false invoices and false medical insurance claims
• HIPAA violations

These matters are taken very seriously by prosecutors, and there is tremendous political pressure to increase prosecution rates even further. Allegations of health care fraud can destroy your professional reputation and cause permanent damage to your career or to the viability of your business.

With his experience as a prosecutor, more than 15 years of experience in criminal law, and more than 100 cases brought to trial, Mr. Lewis meets these damaging charges head on.

The sooner you involve the law office of Chip B. Lewis, LLC in the investigation, the better. It may be possible to obtain successful results even during the investigation, which could prevent charges from being brought at all. If charges are filed, an aggressive defense may result in them being dropped altogether or reduced significantly.

Contact Chip B. Lewis, LLC

If you, your professional practice, medical group, or other organization is under investigation for healthcare fraud, take immediate steps to protect your rights. Call Chip B. Lewis, LLC toll free at 866-531-7139 or locally at 713-574-7508. Or, e-mail us to arrange your free initial consultation.