Rochester Doctor Charged With Fatal Patient Overdose

According to the New York State Attorney General, Sudipt Deshmukh, a primary care physician, allegedly prescribed a lethal mix of opioids and controlled substances, which led to the death of a patient.

Deshmukh is being charged with second-degree manslaughter, two counts of reckless endangerment, and six counts of criminal sale of a prescription for controlled substances by a practitioner.

In addition, he also faces charges of healthcare fraud for allegedly having Medicare pay for the prescriptions that led to the patient’s overdose.

Deshmukh, if convicted, could face a maximum of 15 years in prison for these charges. Click Here To Read More.

Source: Rochester First