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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Florida Ophthalmology Practice Agrees To Pay $615,000 To Resolve Allegations Of Fraudulent Claims To Medicare And Medicaid For Cranial Ultrasounds 05/16/2025 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Pinellas Eye Care, P.A. d/b/a Gulfcoast Eye Care ("Gulfcoast Eye"), an ophthalmology practice with offices in Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg, Florida, has agreed to pay $615,000 to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act and an analogous Florida statute arising from its billing for trans-cranial doppler ultrasounds ("TCDs") provided through a kickback arrangement with a third party. Gulfcoast Eye has agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department's ongoing investigations of other participants in the alleged scheme. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys