Tabib v. Highmark Inc.

DiFRANCESCO, J.,

This matter is before the court as a result of a motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by the plaintiff. The dispute in question centers on whether the plaintiff must repay to the defendant insurance company an alleged overpayment for services to the defendant’s insureds. Oral argument was taken on October 21, 2005, and the court has subsequently taken this matter under advisement.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The plaintiff, Ralph Tabib M.D., was a physician and participating provider in the Highmark Blue Shield Premier Blue Shield Plan, a health insurance plan…