Peter Adamczack, a 66-year-old resident of Huntington, was handed a one-year-and-one-day prison sentence in federal court at Central Islip on Monday. The sentencing comes after Adamczack pleaded guilty to health care fraud in August 2022, revealing his involvement in a fraudulent billing scheme exceeding $1 million for acupuncture services that were never actually performed at his East Meadow office.
Adamczack, who lacked the required license to perform acupuncture, purported that the services were administered by an unaffiliated acupuncturist who rented office space from him. However, federal prosecutors uncovered that neither Adamczack nor the acupuncturist carried out the billed treatments.
The investigation conducted by the New York State Inspector General's office revealed some alarming instances. One such case involved Adamczack's own daughter, who supposedly received treatment from him while she was out of state at the time.
Several patients came forward, reporting that they were subjected to "needleless" acupuncture using a "laser pen," while others stated that they received no acupuncture-related services whatsoever. Shockingly, one patient had fraudulent acupuncture claims amounting to $6,000 submitted on their behalf.
The private insurance company unwittingly reimbursed its beneficiaries, who subsequently forwarded the payments to Adamczack, fueling the elaborate scam.
"Health insurance fraud is not a victimless crime as it increases the cost of coverage for those who need it most and wastes precious medical resources," remarked New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, highlighting the detrimental impact of such fraudulent practices on the healthcare system and patients in need.
Apart from his imprisonment, Peter Adamczack has been ordered to make restitution payments of nearly $1 million and forfeit over $180,000, ensuring that he is held accountable for the financial damage caused by his deceitful actions.
The sentencing serves as a reminder of the severity of health care fraud and the commitment of law enforcement and regulatory authorities to protect the integrity of the healthcare system on Long Island.