Chiropractic Independent Medical Examiners
Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Chiropractic Independent Medical Examiners found here provide independent medical exams (IMEs), medical evaluations, impartial examinations, independent medical assessments, vocational assessments, functional capacity evaluations, impairment ratings, second opinions, return to work evaluations, or fitness for duty exams to evaluate the extent of disability, permanent impairment or injuries.
Adam K. Shafran, D.C., C.I.C.E North Alabama Spine & Rehab
Huntsville, Alabama
Chiropractic
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The Spine Research Institute of San Diego in whiplash injury traumatology and biomechanics and brain injury traumatology.Chiropractic Biophysics. advanced certification for Evaluating Permanent & Partial Impairment.Certified Independent Chiropractic Examiner(C.I.C.E)
Paul J. Marsh, DC, QME Paul J. Marsh Chiropractic Corporation
San Diego, California
Chiropractic, QME
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Chiropractic Fraud, Standard of Care, Chiropractic Case Review, Chiropractic Malpractice, Medical Record Review, Forensic Chiropractic, Peer Review, Independent Medical Evaluation, Qualified Medical Evaluator, Regulatory Issues, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury
WORK EXPERIENCE -
Arrowhead Evaluation Services QME, AME, IME- San Diego, Inland Empire & Los Angeles (3)
Exam Works- QME, IME-
Align Networks / One Call Care Management - Lead peer review physician for entire US
President / CFO- S.T.A.R. Centers - Physical Therapy Corporation: 2002 -2005
Private practice - Chiropractic & physical rehabilitation 1997 to present
UTILZATION & PEER REVIEW –
Align Networks
Broadspire
Geico
Medical Claims Evaluators
Medical Consultants Network
Medical Evaluation Specialists
MedView
North American Consultants
USAA
EXAM WORKS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACHIEVEMENTS -
Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinators Network - Executive Board of Directors
R.I.M.S.(SD Chapter Risk Mgmt Society) –Member / volunteer
San Diego Down Town Breakfast Rotary Club - 2006 to Present
San Diego Deputy Sheriffs' Association - 2001 to Present
Concorde University - Medical Advisory Board of Directors 2001-Present
Qualified Medical Evaluat...
Theresa M Tarcha, DC
Torrance, California
Chiropractic
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Dr, Tarcha is in active practice and has been conducting Independent Medical Evaluations for over 25 years. She has extensive training and experience as a QME for the State of California, and as an IME in personal injury cases for plaintiff lawyers and insurance companies.
Dr. Tarcha conducts a detailed history, thorough examination, and thoughtful review of medical records. She provides a timely report utilizing the 5th and 6th editions of the AMA guides.
She has experience as a chiropractic expert witness in causation, fraud, negligence, standards of care, and sexual misconduct. She is the immediate Past President of the California Chiropractic Association, Los Angeles Southwest District.
Wayne M. Whalen, DC
Santee, California
Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology
Michael A. Marks, DC
Boca Raton, Florida
Chiropractic
Michael A. Siefman, PT,DC, DACAN, DABCC, DIBCN, FIBCN, DABDA, DIBE, FIBE
Naples, Florida
Chiropractic
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Independent Medical Examinations, IME, Peer Reviews, Expert Witness
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology
Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Consultants
Diplomate of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology
Fellow of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology
Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts
Diplomate of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis
Fellow of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis
Immediate Past President of the American College of Clinical Electrodiagnosis
Physical Therapist, Licenses in Indiana and Colorado
Certified Medial Examiner, Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration
Brian J Anseeuw, DC, MD Quad City Neurology and Spine
Moline, Illinois
Neurology, Chiropractic
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I am both a Medical Neurologist and Chiropractor
Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology from University of Louisville, KY
Certificate in Chiropractic Orthopedics, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
Dr. Geri M. Kruckenberg, D.C. Kruckenberg Chiropractic Clinic
Moline, Illinois
Chiropractic
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Spine, Central and Peripheral Nervous System and extremities.
David McFadden, DC
Clinton Township, Michigan
Chiropractic
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Certified in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology
Certified Myovision DynaROM, Soft Tissue Injury Assessment
Brian J Gray, BS, DC Neuro-muscular Specialists
Bridgeton, Missouri
Chiropractic
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Insurance oversight specialist; fraud and abuse for physical medicine management. SIU for Coventry, Aetna, Medicare and Medicaid claims. Allstate and American Family auto claims. 17 years experience working with fraud investigation specialists and attorneys.
Past medical director for Coventry and Aetna health insurance.
Glen S Cochrane, DC EAST DESERT INN WELLNESS
Las Vegas, Nevada
Chiropractic
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Chiropractic
IME/PPD/peer review
*Certified in 5th and 6th Edition, with AMA Guides, current C.I.C.E certification*
*Masters Certification as an Independent Chiropractic Examiner (M.C.I.C.E.)
Alex Roit, Doctor of Chiropractic north shore rehab
GREAT NECK, New York
Chiropractic
John G. Giacalone, DC, CMLE, CICE CIME/SPIR LLC (dba Hands-on Health)
Stroudsburg , Pennsylvania
Chiropractic
1. Independent Medical Evaluations responding to your specific issues.
2. Appropriateness of Chiropractic care.
3. Assessment of Chiropractic Maximum Medical Improvement and Permanent
Impairment (Spinal and Pelvic) and apportionment.
4. Return to work and work capacity issues.
5. Chiropractic Medical Record review.
6. Peer-reviewed scientific literature review and evidence-based opinions.
James W. Myers, DC Myers Chiropractic
Redmond, Washington
Chiropractic
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Dr. Myers’ experience includes 26 years of patient practice and nine years with independent Medical Examinations (Workers Comp., Personal Injury, and CR-35). He opines on cases for insurance companies, panel companies, employers, and attorneys (defense and plaintiff). He is confident with Causation Analysis, Impairment Ratings, Utilization Review, Billing and Coding Analysis, Medical Maximum Improvement, and Return-To-Work issues.
Proficiencies, Accolades, and Associations:
• Certified Medicolegal Evaluator
• Fellow: IAIME
• Causation Analysis
• Impairment
• Return to Work
• Utilization Review
• Billing and Coding
• MMI and MMB
• Court Responsibilities
• Literature Review
• Committee Chair: IAIME
• Chiropractic Pediatrics Cert.
• AAPC: Billing and Coding Coursework
• Council on Forensic Sciences
• American Council of Chiropractic Consultants
• AMA Guides 5th Edition Training
• WA Department of Labor and Industries Chiropractic Consultant
Douglas H. Peffer, DC Woodmont Chiropractic
Federal Way, Washington
Chiropractic
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Examiner for requesting doctors, attorneys, state and a number of insurance and IME groups/panels, active chiropractic practice
Leo F. Romero Chiropractic Physicians, Inc. P.S.
Tacoma, Washington
Chiropractic
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Legal Medicine, Standards of Care, Disciplinary Board Experience, Billing Abuse, Ethics & Boundaries Interpretation, Chiropractic Malpractice, Analysis of Occupant Kinematics, Impairment Ratings, Case Reviews, Second Opinions.
27 years of practice;
12 years as a Commissioner for the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission of WA; 3 years as Chair;
Board Member at University of Western States, Chiropractic College;
IME certification from State of WA Department of Labor and Industries;
Bar and CLE Lecture Experience;
Work on the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners in multiple capacities.
David Boll, DC CPC PES Comprehensive Consulting Services / Expert-Opinion.com
Adell, Wisconsin
Chiropractic, Sports Medicine
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25+ years of consulting/peer review/IME/SIU work. Member of the American College of Chiropractic Consultants (ACCC), Certified Profesional Coder, Current Board Advisor to the ACCC, Former VP and President of the ACCC (2011-2015). Licensed in WI and MI. Former Chiropractic Services Director for major North American insurer. Lecturer at National & Regional Conferences for the Insurance Industry and Chiropractic Profession. Expert Witness testimony. Consulting Expert work.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC
Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine
Member of the AAPC
Certified for DOT Examinations by the NRCME
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