Highland Doctor Gets 8 Years for Billing Fake Sinus Procedures

Highland doctor gets 8 years for billing fake sinus procedures

Bethany Cataldi, 54, of Chesterton, pleaded guilty in July to healthcare fraud. U.S. District Judge Gretchen Lund sentenced her to 97 months in prison. She faced up to 10 years.

Highland Physician Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison For Healthcare Fraud

HAMMOND- Bethany A. Cataldi, D.O., 54 years old, of Chesterton was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Cataldi was sentenced to 97 months imprisonment, followed by 1 year of supervised release, and ordered to pay $19,138,245.43 in restitution. As part of her plea agreement, Cataldi was required to forfeit significant assets, …