Zainab Makki
Zainab Makki is a Michigan pharmacist who was involved in a federal health care fraud case concerning prescription medications billed to government health programs.
- Dearborn Heights, Michigan
What Happened?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Zainab Makki and her husband agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that their pharmacies submitted claims to Medicare and Medicaid for prescription drugs that were not actually dispensed to patients. (justice.gov)
Federal prosecutors said Makki was a licensed pharmacist who voluntarily surrendered her Michigan pharmacist license in 2022. The case involved pharmacies operated by Makki and her husband in the Detroit area. (justice.gov)
The case was part of a broader federal health care fraud enforcement action involving hundreds of defendants and billions of dollars in alleged fraudulent claims. CBS Detroit also reported on the Michigan portion of the investigation. (cbsnews.com)
Quick Facts
| Name | Zainab Makki |
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Type |
Medical Provider |
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Specialty |
Pharmacist |
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Location |
Dearborn Heights, MI |
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Watchlist Basis
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Federal health care fraud allegations / False Claims Act settlement |
Were You a Patient or Customer?
If you or a family member received prescription medications or pharmacy services involving Zainab Makki or one of the pharmacies associated with her and believe you were harmed by medication errors, failure to provide prescribed medication, improper billing, or another form of misconduct, Oliver Bell Group can review your situation.
Being included on the White Coat Watchlist does not automatically mean that a patient has a medical malpractice claim. Each potential claim depends on the individual circumstances and applicable Michigan law.
Sources:
U.S. Department of Justice — National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action (justice.gov)
U.S. Department of Justice — Health Care Fraud Court Documents (justice.gov)
CBS Detroit — Michigan Health Care Fraud Investigation (cbsnews.com)