ABINGDON, Va. — A former Russell County psychiatrist who admitted in October to bilking an insurance company and Medicaid of thousands of dollars received a 7-month prison from a federal judge.
Besides surrendering his medical license, Alfredo Cervantes, 61, must also pay a $25,000 fine plus $3,131 in restitution following his guilty plea on one count of health care and wire fraud, according to court documents.
Cervantes was employed at Russell County Medical Center when prosecutors said he began a sexual relationship with one of his patients and prescribing her medication while never rendering psychiatric care during the period.
Source: Former Russell County psychiatrist sentenced to seven months for health care fraud / WCYB News 5