The latest national health care fraud takedown charged 96 medical professionals out of 324 defendants total. That figure comes from the HHS OIG’s 2025 announcement of the National Health Care Fraud Takedown.

Quick Scoop

  • Medical providers charged: 96.
  • Total defendants charged: 324.
  • Context: The action involved doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other licensed medical professionals across federal districts and state attorneys general offices.

What that means

This is the cleanest direct count for “medical providers” in the national fraud action referenced in the public announcement. The same report says the alleged fraud involved more than $14.6 billion in fraudulent activity.

Bottom line

If you mean the major national health care fraud action announced in 2025, the number is 96 medical providers charged.