From the Department of Financial Services today

Major No-Fault Insurance Fraud Enforcement Action

The New York State Department of Financial Services periodically announces criminal charges against healthcare providers who abuse the state’s no-fault insurance system. These enforcement actions represent years of investigation into fraudulent billing practices, unnecessary treatments, and other schemes that drive up insurance costs for all New Yorkers.

No-fault insurance fraud typically involves healthcare providers who bill insurance companies for services never rendered, provide unnecessary treatments to accident victims, or engage in kickback schemes with attorneys or other medical professionals. The Department of Financial Services works closely with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute these cases, which can result in significant financial penalties and professional license revocations.

Understanding these enforcement patterns is crucial for both healthcare providers operating within New York No-Fault Insurance Law and for patients who may unknowingly become involved in fraudulent schemes. The cases often involve a wide range of medical professionals, from physicians to massage therapists, demonstrating that fraud can occur across all areas of healthcare.

Jason Tenenbaum’s Analysis:

The wheels of justice eventually turned… Today’s list from the Department of Financial Services

Here are the names:

• Ashraf Ashour, P.T. (Brooklyn, NY)
• Victor Basbus, M.D. (New York, NY)
• Michael Conrad, M.D. (Staten Island, NY )
• Anthony D. Cox, Massage Therapist (Rochester, NY)
• Bella Dorman, Psychologist (Brooklyn, NY)
• Ricardo Galdamez, M.D. (Flushing, NY)
• Aron Goldman, M.D. (New York, NY)
• Chantal Hilaire, M.D. (Rockville Centre, NY)
• Matthew G. Keschner, D.C. (New York, NY)
• Gary Leviton, Massage Therapist (Valhalla, NY)
• German Laufer, M.D. (Brooklyn, NY )
• Dan Steven Lewis, M.D (Mamaroneck, NY)
• Stuart Press, M.D. (Mamaroneck, NY)
• John Prue, M.D. (Staten Island, NY)
• Alexander Rozenberg, M.D. (Brooklyn, NY)
• Roman Tabakman, M.D (New York, NY)
• Gang Wang, Acupucturist (Bronx, NY)
• Pavel Isaakovich Yutsis, M.D. (Brooklyn, NY)

Key Takeaway

This enforcement action demonstrates the ongoing efforts to combat no-fault insurance fraud in New York. The diverse list of healthcare professionals charged shows that fraudulent practices can occur across all medical disciplines and geographic areas. Such prosecutions serve as a warning to other providers and help protect the integrity of the no-fault system that provides essential medical coverage to accident victims.

Related Articles

• Understanding regulatory amendments and their impact on no-fault practice
• No-fault verification requirements and compliance standards
• Legislative proposals affecting no-fault insurance practices
• Summary judgment timing rules in no-fault cases
• New York No-Fault Insurance Law

Legal Update (February 2026): Since this 2013 post, New York’s no-fault insurance fraud enforcement mechanisms and penalties have likely been updated through regulatory amendments and legislative changes. The Department of Financial Services has continued to evolve its enforcement procedures, fee schedules, and coordination protocols with law enforcement agencies. Practitioners should verify current DFS enforcement guidelines, penalty structures, and reporting requirements when advising clients on no-fault insurance compliance matters.