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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Broken Arrow dentist to pay more than $500,000 after False Claims Act allegations - oklahoma.gov

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 31, 2025) – Broken Arrow dentist Rocky Cullens has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to the State of Oklahoma following an investigation of False Claims Act allegations by the office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

As operator of Stonewood Hills Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Inc., Cullens allegedly submitted false claims to SoonerCare between Jan. 1, 2021, and July 31, 2024, by double billing and upcoding patient encounters, billing excess units of general anesthesia and billing for tobacco cessation counseling for non-tobacco users. SoonerCare provides health care services and products to low-income individuals, including children, senior citizens and people with disabilities.

“I take seriously allegations of false claims and attempts to defraud taxpayers,” Drummond said. “I’m pleased our investigation led to a resolution that rightfully returns funds to the State.”

Cullens will pay $532,055.76 to resolve allegations of false claims in violation of the Oklahoma Medicaid False Claims Act. The payment includes $354,703.84 he received for claims and $177,351.92 in penalties.

The investigation began after a referral from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

The probe and resolution were handled by Assistant Attorney General Jamie Bloyd, Agent Lauren Jewell and Nurse Analyst Laurie Hudson in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only; there has been no determination of liability.

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