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​Don’t give out your Medicare number to anyone who asks. Only your doctor or your other Medicare providers should need it.
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Examples of Medicare Fraud
✓ Billing for services, supplies, or equipment that were not provided
✓ Calling Medicare beneficiaries and asking for their Medicare number, saying it is needed to get a new Medicare card or keep their Medicare benefits
✓ Trying to get a Medicare number in exchange for “free” services
✓ Billing for services different than what was provided (to get a higher payment)
✓ Billing for medically unnecessary services or supplies ✓ Billing for excessive medical services or supplies
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