BOSTON — A Natick psychiatrist is facing up to 20 years in prison after a federal jury convicted him of Medicare fraud-related charges for illegally charging $11 million in treatments he never provided.
A U.S. District Court jury inBoston found Gustavo Kinrys, 52, of Wellesley, guilty on Oct. 25 of seven counts of wire fraud; six counts of false statements relating to health care matters; and a single count of obstructing a criminal health care investigation.
“Dr. Kinrys shamelessly billed for over $11 million in treatment from Medicare and private insurers — treatments he never provided. He exploited our health care system and showed callous disregard for patient well-being,” said acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy, in a prepared statement. “This conviction should send a stern message: Health care fraud will not go unpunished, and those who exploit our vital health care system for personal gain will face the full extent of the law.”