Louisville surgeon sentenced for Medicaid fraud

Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced that oral surgeon Robert Michael Clear was sentenced to three years in prison on felony Medicaid fraud charges. The Jefferson Circuit Court sentence was probated for five years on the condition that Clear pay restitution to Medicaid in the amount of $18,175.66. Additionally, Dr. Clear, age 57, was ordered to provide 150 hours of community service each year for the period of probation.

Clear’s licenses to practice in Ohio and Kentucky have also been surrendered. Under the terms of the judgment, Clear is precluded from participation as a provider in any federally funded healthcare program.