Concord Resident Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Case
Leo Anzivino Jr. admitted to his role in a $6 million scheme involving fake medical supply billing.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Leo Anzivino Jr. of Falmouth, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy in a Concord federal court. The 35-year-old admitted to acting as the straw owner of a Rochester, New Hampshire-based company that billed Medicare for millions in unneeded medical equipment.
Why it matters
The case highlights the vulnerability of federal healthcare programs to schemes using fake medical records and shell companies to siphon funds. Prosecutors say the operation successfully defrauded taxpayers of millions before attempting to move funds away from federal oversight.
Anzivino faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for the conspiracy charge. His sentencing is currently set for January 21, 2027.
The players
Leo Anzivino Jr.
The 35-year-old defendant from Falmouth, Massachusetts, served as the straw owner for a medical supply firm used in the scheme.
Advanced Medical Supply Corp
A Rochester, New Hampshire-based entity that billed federal programs for unneeded knee and back braces.
The details
Anzivino served as a straw owner for Advanced Medical Supply Corp, which submitted false claims supported by fake doctors' orders. After receiving notice that Medicare intended to terminate the company's billing privileges, Anzivino wired approximately $1.5 million out of the business accounts.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Leo Anzivino Jr. entered his guilty plea in federal court.
January 21, 2027: The court is scheduled to sentence the defendant.
Legal Context
This case reflects broader federal efforts to combat healthcare fraud through the False Claims Act, which allows the government to target individuals hiding behind shell corporations. Recent trends show increased federal scrutiny on medical supply companies that utilize fabricated documentation to bypass billing restrictions.
Taxpayers and Medicare beneficiaries should be aware that fraud investigations are ongoing to recover the $3 million paid to the company. Local residents in Rochester and Concord may see continued oversight of regional medical supply entities as federal authorities audit billing practices.
The takeaway
Healthcare fraud cases often hinge on the use of straw owners to insulate the true beneficiaries of a scheme from federal prosecution. Protecting your personal medical identity is essential, as criminals frequently use stolen patient data to generate fraudulent insurance claims.
What happens next
The defendant, Leo Anzivino Jr., is scheduled to appear for sentencing on January 21, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings regarding economic crimes, visit the Financial Crime section.
More information
To report suspected billing abuses, visit the HHS Medicare fraud complaint portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Psychiatry Advisor.
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