Mississippi
Why These Physicians Were Excluded
Federal exclusion types for physicians in Mississippi who still have active provider records.
| Reason for Exclusion | Count |
|---|---|
| Program-Related Crime 1128a1 | 5 |
| License Revoked/Suspended 1128b4 | 5 |
| Felony Controlled Substance 1128a4 | 3 |
| Felony Healthcare Fraud 1128a3 | 2 |
Excluded Physicians Who Moved
After being excluded, some physicians move to a different state. The new state's medical board may not be aware of the federal exclusion.
Moved to Mississippi
| From | Count |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 3 |
| Florida | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Texas | 1 |
Left Mississippi
| To | Count |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 |
| Florida | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
Highest-Priority Cases
Inclusion on this list reflects a federal exclusion record and an active NPI registry entry — it does not confirm the physician is currently seeing patients. NPIs may remain active for billing, research, teaching, or administrative purposes. Full methodology
These physicians have the most concerning combination of serious offense, recent registry activity, and cross-state movement.
| Physician | Reason for Exclusion | Exclusion Date | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
| WISEMAN, BENJAMIN ERNEST | License Revoked/Suspended | 2017-01-19 | PAIN MANAGEMENT |
| SULTAN, SHAHJAHAN | Felony Healthcare Fraud | 2022-03-20 | INTERNAL MEDICINE |
| DIAZ, ALBERT | Felony Healthcare Fraud | 2019-09-19 | GYN/OBS |
| LOEBENBERG, MICHAEL JAY | Felony Controlled Substance | 2018-03-20 | GASTROENTEROLOGY |
| NELSON, SCOTT | Program-Related Crime | 2023-11-20 | FAMILY PRACTICE |
| OKECHUKU, THEODORE E | Felony Controlled Substance | 2020-06-18 | ANESTHESIOLOGY |
| BROWN, NATE | Program-Related Crime | 2018-06-20 | GENERAL PRACTICE |
| SANFORD, BENJAMIN F | Program-Related Crime | 2022-08-18 | RHEUMATOLOGY |
| STEWART, LAWRENCE EDSEL | Felony Controlled Substance | 2017-07-20 | GENERAL PRACTICE |
| RUSSELL, KEITH PERRY | Program-Related Crime | 2011-10-20 | UROLOGY |
Pharmaceutical Payments to Excluded Physicians
Drug and medical device companies made these payments to excluded physicians in Mississippi between 2018 and 2024.
| Physician | Total | Payments | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD, BENJAMIN F | $4,042 | 238 | 34 |
| NELSON, SCOTT | $1,200 | 17 | 8 |
| JACKSON, JOSEPH | $750 | 52 | 16 |
| RIGSBY, REGINALD D | $414 | 12 | 7 |
| SULTAN, SHAHJAHAN | $234 | 27 | 2 |
| RUSSELL, KEITH PERRY | $15 | 1 | 1 |
If you found your doctor on this page
- An active registry record does not confirm they are currently practicing.
- Check your state medical board for their current license status.
- Report concerns to the OIG Hotline: 1-800-HHS-TIPS.