Macomb Doctor Charged in Prescription Drug Fraud

A family medical practice in Macomb Township has closed its doors permanently after an investigation has accused its primary physician of writing illegal prescriptions.

The Macomb Family Medical Center, located on 24 Mile Road, was served primarily by Dr. Alan Peter, 40, who, according to court documents obtained by Local 4 News, is alleged to have written 50-100 prescriptions for patient Grant Schwartz, 39, and Schwartz' two children.

Schwartz, the son of a retired Macomb County Circuit Court judge, is alleged to have used his father's insurance card to fraudulently obtain $18,000 worth of prescriptions at local pharmacies, according to the warrant against him.

Investigators told Local 4 they believe Schwartz profited from the sale of the prescriptions, which means Schwartz could face felony charges of delivery and manufacture of a controlled substance and conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Peter is facing a charge of controlled substance possession, according to Local 4 reports.

Peter has surrendered his license to practice medicine.