A Slidell doctor has admitted to charges of healthcare fraud in a scheme involving unnecessary medical tests. Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Robert Tassin, M.D., aged 64, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, violating federal statutes.
Court documents reveal that Tassin was involved with several telemedicine companies from February through September 2019. During this period, he signed orders for cancer genetic (CGx) tests for Medicare beneficiaries whom he never met or treated. These actions led to over $6.6 million in fraudulent claims being submitted to Medicare, with more than $2 million reimbursed by the program.
To maintain the fraudulent activity, Tassin allegedly made false statements certifying the necessity of these tests in medical records. He received a fee per order and agreed to forfeit $106,757 earned from this scheme while also committing to pay over $2 million in restitution to Medicare as part of his plea agreement.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 28, 2025, before Judge Barry W. Ashe. Tassin could face up to ten years in prison and other penalties including supervised release and fines.
Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson commended the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s efforts on this case. The prosecution is being handled by Trial Attorney Kelly Walters and Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Moses.
