A Richmond acupuncturist is undergoing a pointed investigation after being accused of over billing the Medical Services Plan of around $2 million.
The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia is examining the records of Dr. Mubai Qiu who claims to have seen more than 460 patients in a single day, although a visit to the clinic by an investigator last July showed it was nearly empty.
The clinic has just seven beds where treatments are supposed to last 20 minutes for each patient.
According to B.C. health ministry, Qiu was listed as one of the top billing acupuncturists in 2009, a standing that brought him to the attention of the audit branch.
In 2010 to 2011, Qiu billed in excess of $500,000. That soared to $1.2 million the following year. Qiu's legal counsel has asked for a stay in the proceedings.
