LOUISVILLE, Ky. – U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner announced federal charges in four separate cases against seven defendants accused of defrauding Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid as part of the Department of Justice’s 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.
In one case, a federal grand jury indicted Angela Renfro, Briana Gosnell, KLF Company LLC, and Freedom Center LLC, all based in Louisville. Prosecutors allege they conspired to commit health care fraud by billing Kentucky Medicaid for unauthorized, fraudulent, and, in some instances, services that were never provided. Authorities claim the defendants submitted more than $11 million in fraudulent claims and that Kentucky Medicaid paid out over $10.7 million. Renfro and Gosnell also face aggravated identity theft charges for allegedly using health care providers’ National Provider Identifier numbers without authorization.
In a separate case, prosecutors charged Louisville physician Dr. Christian Berkhahn by information with conspiracy to obtain controlled substances through fraud or deceit, along with health care fraud. Authorities allege he used his DEA registration number to order Schedule II controlled substances, including Cotempla and oxycodone, in the names of other individuals. Prosecutors say Kentucky Medicaid covered the cost of those prescriptions.
Another federal indictment charges Louisville registered nurse Meredith Rachael Douglass with theft of controlled substances and making false statements in connection with health care matters. Prosecutors allege she obtained medications such as fentanyl, hydromorphone, and oxycodone through her employment and later falsified records after a patient had already been discharged.
In a fourth case, prosecutors charged Florida resident Einar Serrano Reyes with health care fraud and identity theft linked to a Louisville-based business. Authorities allege he submitted false Medicare claims for services that were never provided.
Federal prosecutors emphasized that the charges are allegations only, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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