Adam Herman started his business venture with a Pennsylvania doctor as a fraud. In early 2022, the doctor and Herman agreed to jointly operate a business that would provide medical care to the residents of personal care homes and assisted living facilities. While the doctor believed that Herman was a registered nurse, Herman’s agreed role at the practice was to run the business operations of the medical practice, not provide medical care. But from that moment the business venture started, Herman identified himself either as a physician, certified registered nurse practitioner (CNRP), or nurse to the assisted living facilities, while having no medical license of any kind.
In September 2022, the doctor became ill and eventually was unable to continue practicing, which to a fraudster is an opportunity. Herman obtained the doctor’s cellphone and utilized an authentication app (only accessible to physicians) to dispense controlled substances. From there, Herman submitted prescriptions under the name of the doctor and proceeded to file claims to Medicaid for services rendered by the doctor but provided by Herman.
While the doctor was ill, Herman actually performed a wide range of medical care on patients who believed him to be a medical professional – to the detriment of their health. Herman wrongly examined patients, misdiagnosed conditions, prescribed incorrect medications, and performed minor procedures such as blood draws and injections. And all while stealing from the U.S. taxpayer with fraudulent claims.
On February 15, 2025, Herman pleaded guilty to counts of neglect, Medicaid fraud, theft by deception, insurance fraud, identity theft, and practicing medicine without a license.
Shout out to the Department of Health and Human Services in this case.
Today’s Fraud of The Day is based on article “Fake Doctor Scandal: Pennsylvania Man Faces Felony Charges for Fraud and Endangering Patients” published by MyChesCo. On February 15, 2025
Adam Herman, 44, of Slatington, this week pleaded no contest to 17 felonies and one misdemeanor after posing as a medical professional to provide unauthorized care at personal care homes and assisted living facilities. The deceptive practices resulted in Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies paying illegitimate claims.
Filed in Carbon County Court, the charges against Herman include neglect of care-dependent persons, Medicaid fraud, theft by deception, insurance fraud, identity theft, and practicing medicine without a license. A no-contest plea carries the same legal impact as a guilty plea. Herman will be sentenced on May 12.
