Ophthalmology Medical File Review Consultants

I am experienced in eye injuries and complications. I am familiar with ACOEM and AMA Guidelines.

Ophthalmology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institute

Ophthalmology , Fraud Medical coding, ophthalmology coding, optometry coding, physician coding, reimbursement, eye care, coding, Medicare, healthcare fraud, audits, False Claims Act, National Correct Coding Initiative Practicing surgeon providing consulting services in medical coding, reimbursement, and compliance. President, Coding and Physician Reimbursement Analysts, Inc., a coding, reimbursement, and practice management firm. Member of the American Medical Association's CPT Advisory Committee since 2004. Certified as a Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P). Chair, Coding and Third Party Reimbursement Committee of American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Instructs, writes, and speaks for national audiences. Extensive chart review experience.

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus, Congenital Defects, Learning Disorders, Ocular Infection, Professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics

With more than 30 years active practice experience as well as 20 years medico-legal consultation, plus ongoing academic activities at Harvard and Tufts Medical School, I am especially qualified to review cases both in general ophthalmology as well as the sub-specialized areas of corneal and external disease, corneal & cataract surgery, refractive surgery (laser vision correction or LASIK), and ocular trauma.

Teaching appointment at Wills Eye Hospital/Institute. Board Certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Fellowship trained retina specialist; Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University 1995-2000; Performed file reviews for litigation, disability, peer reviews, second opinions, chart reviews.