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Massachusetts Pediatrician Settles $175K False Claims Case

11/5/2025

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The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office settled with Dr. Ali Tural and Tural Pediatrics, Inc. for $175,000 over allegations of false MassHealth claims.
From January 2019 to January 2025, Dr. Ali Tural billed for services by midlevel practitioners as if he performed them.
The settlement creates a three-year compliance monitoring program with new policies and annual training.
The investigation was led by Assistant Attorney General Mary-Ellen Kennedy, with support from MassHealth.

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Story summary

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office settled with Dr. Ali Tural and Tural Pediatrics, Inc. for $175,000 over allegations of false MassHealth claims.
From January 2019 to January 2025, Dr. Ali Tural billed for services by midlevel practitioners as if he performed them.
The settlement creates a three-year compliance monitoring program with new policies and annual training.
The investigation was led by Assistant Attorney General Mary-Ellen Kennedy, with support from MassHealth.