Revocation of Medical License of Ming Tung, D.P.M. (New Jersey)
It is always desirable to research the background of any professional that you may consider engaging for professional services. In New Jersey, physicians and podiatrists are regulated and governed by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners. At their website you can research and obtain information about physicians and podiatrist who may have been disciplined by the Board. While not always an indicator of the competence of the practitioner, it is often the case where a significant history can serve as barometer of the ethical and medical aptitude of the provider.
For example, in the medical license of podiatrist Dr. Ming Tung, D.P.M. was recently revoked as a result of fraudulent insurance activity. The FINAL ORDER OF REVOCATION OF LICENSE was filed September 26, 2007 and viewable at the site. This matter was presented to the Board by way of settlement of an investigation into the conduct of the Doctor. He was the subject of a federal civil and criminal investigation involving fraud on the Medicare Program. Dr. Tung agreed to pay $868,313.38 in settlement of civil claims alleged by the Department of Justice and the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. He also pled guilty to a one Count Information, in the District Court of New Jersey. Dr. Tung in a plea agreement agreed to make restitution in the amount of $350,000.00.
