Dr Bipin J. Parikh sold the prescriptions for $60 to $100 without any physical examination or legitimate medical purpose.

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Dr Bipin J. Parikh sold the prescriptions for $60 to $100 without any physical examination or legitimate medical purpose. Parikh was arrested on April 15 following a four-year investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, Medicaid and the Jersey City Police. In a press release sent out today, state officials said the investigation included undercover visits that took place from April 2004 to February 2008. The state said Parikh prescribed "hundreds of dosage units" of highly addictive narcotic drugs and dangerous prescription drugs. "We cannot allow this physician to remain in practice based on his alleged conduct. The safety of patients is always our priority," Attorney General Anne Milgram said in a prepared statement.
The doctor's attorney, Jeffrey Steinfeld of Hackensack, said the voluntary suspension is temporary and that Parikh plans to defend himself of both the criminal and administrative charges. "We will file an answer and fully defend the charges. It is very early in the process and we hope to work out a global resolution," Steinfeld said. He added that the doctor is 63 and in ill health and may consider retiring. He also said Parikh has practiced for 20 years and has never before had complaints of malpractice filed against him.