Dr. Schott pleaded guilty to defrauding various insurance companies. At his practice, Dr. Schott said he made his employees submit $932,839 in false claims between Nov. 2013 and Jan. 2018.
The dentist was ordered to pay $14,000 in civil penalties. He is barred from applying for a new license for a year.
Dr. Schott’s sentencing is scheduled for June 7.
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