Doctor Accused of Demanding Sex for Opioid Prescriptions
A New Jersey physician has been arrested on multiple charges relating to accusations that he falsely issued tens of thousands of prescriptions for the opioid oxycodone, falsely billed for patient visits and counseling sessions that did not take place, and maintained false medical records over a more than six-year period. He faces decades in prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, in addition to the loss of his medical license.
If you are a physician or other licensed professional who has been accused of any type of misconduct in connection with your work – whether or not it has resulted in criminal charges – you need the help of one of the experienced attorneys from the LLF National Law Firm’s Professional License Defense Team. Call us today at 888.535.3686, or reach out to us via our contact form, and we will schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case.
The Charges in New Jersey
The physician, Ritesh Kalra, is facing federal charges, including three counts of distributing opioids outside the usual course of professional practice and two counts of health care fraud. According to a press release issued by the Department of Justice, Dr. Kalra wrote more than 31,000 prescriptions for oxycodone between January 2019 and February 2025, sometimes issuing more than 50 in a single day. He is also accused of touching female patients sexually and demanding sexual favors from them in exchange for their prescriptions. Prosecutors allege that Dr. Kalra also billed for medical visits and counseling that never took place, and created false progress and examination notes.
The Disciplinary Process for Physicians in New Jersey
Dr. Kalra’s case is obviously an extreme one. But in addition to the criminal charges he is facing, it is almost a certainty that he will at some point face a disciplinary investigation and misconduct proceedings from the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners. In addition to issuing and renewing physician licenses, the Board is responsible for reviewing complaints and misconduct reports and disciplining physicians found to have committed misconduct.
Among the types of misconduct that can result in a physician being disciplined are criminal convictions that relate to their medical practice; sexual harassment or abuse; and inappropriately prescribing opioids and other controlled substances. Physicians accused of misconduct by the Board have the right to a full administrative hearing on their misconduct allegations, where they can present their defense to the allegations the Board makes against them.
The LLF National Law Firm is Ready to Defend Your Medical License
The LLF National Law Firm’s Professional License Defense Team has years of experience helping physicians all across the United States protect their rights and defend their medical licenses in disciplinary investigations and misconduct proceedings. Our attorneys understand the laws, regulations, rules, and procedures that apply when a physician is accused of misconduct, and we know what it takes to mount a strong defense.
Your medical license is probably your most valuable personal asset. If you have been accused of misconduct, you need to take steps to protect yourself, your license, and your future. The LLF National Law Firm’s Professional License Defense Team knows how to do that. Don’t wait to get the help you need – call the LLF National Law Firm today at 888.535.3686, or fill out our contact form and we will schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case, and explain how we can help.