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Krishna Gidwani, a man from Canton, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to a scheme that defrauded Medicare of more than $4 million by submitting false claims for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME). Gidwani, along with co-conspirators including Raju Sharma, ran a DME company that procured orders for orthotics through telemarketing, often shipping products to Medicare beneficiaries who did not need or want them. The case is part of the Department of Justice’s 2025 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, a nationwide crackdown that has led to charges against 324 defendants for alleged participation in healthcare fraud and illegal drug activities amounting to over $14.6 billion in intended loss.
Canton Man Admits to Medicare Fraud Scheme
A Canton, Massachusetts, man, Krishna Gidwani, has pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding Medicare of over $4 million. The scheme involved submitting fraudulent claims for durable medical equipment (DME) which was unnecessary, unwanted by beneficiaries, and involved kickbacks.
Gidwani pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, with sentencing set for Nov. 6, 2025. He was formally charged in June 2025.
Details of the Medicare Fraud Scheme
Gidwani, along with Raju Sharma and other conspirators, ran a DME company that paid for orders of orthotic equipment like ankle, wrist, knee, and back braces. Many beneficiaries did not need or want these braces, and the involved doctors often did not treat these beneficiaries or write DME prescriptions. Sharma agreed to plead guilty to his role in May 2025, with his hearing scheduled for Sept. 26, 2025.
Part of DOJ’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown
This case is a part of the DOJ’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which led to charges against 324 defendants for alleged health care fraud and illegal drug diversion schemes. The intended loss is over $14.6 billion and involved over 15 million illegally diverted pills. In connection to the takedown, the US seized over $245 million in assets.
Possible Penalties for Health Care Fraud
Health care fraud conspiracy charges can lead to up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine up to $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley, Special Agent Ted E. Docks, and Special Agent Roberto Coviello announced the charges. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lauren A. Graber and Sarah B. Hoefle are prosecuting the case.
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