Curriculum Vitae
Education
Palmer College of Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic 1985
Certification
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part I
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part II
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part III
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Physiotherapy
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners SPEC
Logan College of Chiropractic Chiropractic Industrial Consultant
Logan College of Chiropractic Worksite Analysis
J Tech Medical Job Site Analysis
Logan College of Chiropractic Chiropractic Nutrition Specialist
Logan College of Chiropractic Certified Insurance Consultant/
Certified Peer Review Specialist
Medical Compliance Training Medical Compliance Specialist-Physician
Medical Compliance Training Certificate of Chiropractic Proficiency
American Academy of Professional Coders Certified Professional Coder
American Academy of Professional Coders Certified Professional Compliance Officer
Licensure
Illinois DPR Chiropractic Physician 038-005692 1986 to Present
Experience
Wayne City Chiropractic Clinic 1987 – 1992 Owner/Doctor.
Family Chiropractic Center of Fairfield 1996 – 1999 Owner/Doctor
Heartland Chiropractic, Ltd. 2007 – 2009 CEO/CMO
Heartland Consulting Group 2010 – Present CEO
Publications
Articles
New OIG Report on Chiropractic IPSCA UpDate May/June 2009
Illinois’ “New” Medicare Administrative Contractor IPSCA UpDate August/September 2009
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors IPSCA UpDate August/September 2009
New Local Coverage Determination in Effect September 15 IPCSA UpDate August/September 2009
The Medicare Demonstration Project Chirocode Hot Topics September 2009
2009 CERT Reports IPSCA UpDate December 2009
Recovery Audit Contractors IPSCA UpDate December 2009
How to Retain More of Your Medicare $$$ Part 1 Dynamic Chiropractic January 29, 2010
The Compliance Specialist Chiropractic Economics February 12, 2010
How to Retain More of Your Medicare $$$ Part 2 Dynamic Chiropractic February 26, 2010
How to Retain More of Your Medicare $$$ Part 3 Dynamic Chiropractic April, 2010
How to Retain More of Your Medicare $$$ Part 4 Dynamic Chiropractic May 6, 2010
The Chiropractic Demonstration Project Final Report The American Chiro. May 2010
How to Retain More of Your Medicare $$$ Part 5 Dynamic Chiropractic June 4, 2010
Why Am I Suddenly Getting Reviewed by Medicare? The American Chiro. June 2010
The Recovery Audit Contractor and What it Means to You The American Chiro. July 2010
The $44,000 Question Chiropractic Economics August 27, 2010
But My Consultant Told Me It Was OK The American Chiro. September 2010
Chiropractic Under Enhanced Scrutiny Dynamic Chiropractic September 23, 2010
Noridian Policy Illustrates Ongoing … Dynamic Chiropractic January 29, 2011
CBR Sidebar Hot Topics Newsletter January 2011
10 Compliance Tips From the OIG Dynamic Chiropractic May 20, 2011
What to Do When The OIG Comes to Your Office Dynamic Chiropractic December 2, 2012
SOAP: A Chiropractic Perspective Dynamic Chiropractic March 2013
The Sustainable Growth Rate Formula is Dead Dynamic Chiropractic June 2015
Targeting the Bad Apples in the Bunch Dynamic Chiropractic November 2015
Compliance Dos and Don’ts Practice Insights April 2016
Opting Out of Medicare Dynamic Chiropractic April 2016
Avoiding HIPAA Violations Practice Insights June 2016
The Mysteries of the Advanced Beneficiary
Notification of Non-Coverage Revealed ICA Chiropractic Weekly February 2018
Proving Necessity for Medicare ICA Chiropractic Weekly April 2018
Books
Medicare for Chiropractors, The Complete Guide to Medicare for Chiropractors
Physician Opt-Out Program
Medicare Documentation System
Medicare Coding and Billing
Seminar Presentations
Medicare Done Right IPSCA 12/03/09
An Evening with the Expert IPSCA District 8 04/20/10
Medicare Basics IPSCA Spring Symposium 04/24/10
Medicare Done Right IPSCA 09/16/10
Medicare Done Right UCAO 10/10/10
How to Avoid a Medicare Audit IPSCA Fall Convention 10/24/10
Medicare Done Right 2011 IPSCA 03/17/11
Medicare, Documentation and Coding MSCA 05/26/11
Medicare Done Right 2012 IPSCA 01/05/12
An Evening With The Expert IPSCA District 8 03/20/12
Medicare Done Right 2012 MSCA District 5 03/31/12
Medicare Done Right 2013 – 12 Hour Fetterman Events 12/01/12
Medicare Done Right 2013 – 12 Hour Fetterman Events 12/08/12
PQRS 2013 WCA 04/25/13
An Evening with the Expert IPSCA District 8 09/17/13
Medicare Done Right 2013 – 6 hour MSCA 10/10/13
Medicare Documentation DC Powerhours 11/01/14
Medicare Documentation DC Powerhours 11/08/14
Medicare Documentation DC Powerhours 12/06/14
Medicare Documentation DC Powerhours 12/13/14
Medicare Documentation System MSCA District 5 01/23/15
Medicare Documentation National University 09/19/15
Medicare Documentation, Billing, Coding, ICD-10, and Ethics DC Powerhours 10/24/15
Medicare Documentation, Billing, Coding, ICD-10, and Ethics DC Powerhours 11/14/15
Medicare Documentation, Billing, Coding, ICD-10, and Ethics DC Powerhours 12/05/15
Medicare Documentation, Billing, Coding, ICD-10, and Ethics DC Powerhours 12/12/15
Medicare Documentation 2016 MSCA District 5 01/22/16
Medicare Documentation 2016 MSCA District 2 02/21/16
Medicare Documentation 2016 MSCA State 04/12/16
Chiropractic Medicare: Surviving 2017 and Getting Paid IPSCA Fall Convention 10/20/17
Medicare Documentation, Billing, Coding, ICD-10, and Ethics DC Powerhours 11/11/17
Medicare Documentation, Billing, Coding, ICD-10, and Ethics DC Powerhours 11/18/17
Medicare Documentation DC Powerhours 11/02/19
Medicare Documentation DC Powerhours 11/16/19
Medicare Coding and Billing DC Powerhours 11/23/19
Medicare Coding and Billing IPSCA 12/05/19
Medicare Coding and Billing DC Powerhours 12/07/19
Teaching
Opening Session Documentation and Billing Logan College of Chiropractic January 11, 2011
Medicare Presentation MCS-P Update February 2011
Medicare Presentation MCS-P Update February 2013
Adjunct Faculty National College of Chiropractic 2015
Webinar Presentations
Proper use of Treatment Plan ChiroCode Institute
ABN Usage ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Reviews ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Appeals ChiroCode Institute
The Office Compliance Program ChiroCode Institute
The New –GX Modifier ChiroCode Institute
Surprises From the Healthcare Act ChiroCode Institute
Chiropractic Is Under Special Review ChiroCode Institute
Medicare’s Big Three, Part 1 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare’s Big Three, Part 2 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare’s Big Three, Part 3 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare’s Big Three, Part 4 ChiroCode Institute
2011 Medicare Update ChiroCode Institute
What’s Happening With Medicare? ChiroCode Institute
The ABN: How, When and Why To Use It ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Intake Procedures, Starting Off Right ChiroCode Institute
Medicare reviews: What Do They Want Now ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Appeals: Fighting Back ChiroCode Institute
Treatment Plans: The Roadmap to Patient Care ChiroCode Institute
Proving Medical Necessity and Functional Improvement ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Protocols and Procedures ChiroCode Institute
The ABN; How, When, and Why to use it Money Tree Billing, LLC
Daily Visit Notes and PART Money Tree Billing, LLC
Proving Medical Necessity and Functional Improvement Money Tree Billing, LLC
Medicare Documentation ChiroCode Institute
The Affordable Care Act and What it Means to Us ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Reviews ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Appeals ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Enrollment ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Coding and Billing Part 1 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Coding and Billing Part 2 ChiroCode Institute
Physician Quality reporting System 2013 ChiroCode Institute
ABN Changes for 2013 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Billing and Coding Part 1 ChiroHealth USA
Medicare Documentation ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Billing and Coding Part 2 ChiroHealth USA
Proving Medical Necessity and Functional Improvement ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Documentation System ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Overview ChiroCode Institute
Treatment Plans ChiroCode Institute
Office Compliance Programs ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Diagnosis ChiroCode Institute
Office Compliance Program ChiroHealth USA
Medicare Reviews ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Appeals ChiroCode Institute
PQRS 2014 ChiroCode Institute
The New CMS 1500 Form KMC University
The ABN ChiroCode Institute
The New CMS 1500 Form ChiroCode Institute
Proving Medicare Necessity and Functional Improvement ChiroCode Institute
Treatment Plans ChiroCode Institute
Medicare A-Z KMC University
ICD-10 and Medicare Decision Making KMC University
Medicare Documentation ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Coding ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Diagnosis ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Billing ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Reviews 2014 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Appeals 2014 ChiroCode Institute
PQRS 2015 ChiroCode Institute
How to Get in Trouble with Medicare ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Fees ChiroCode Institute
The ABN 2015 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Coding and Billing Part 1 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Billing and Coding Part 2 ChiroCode Institute
PQRS 2015 Update ChiroCode Institute
HIPAA Security Risk Analysis ChiroCode Institute
Proving Medical Necessity and Functional Improvement 2015 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Appeals 2015 ChiroCode Institute
The 2015 OIG Report ChiroCode Institute
PQRS 2016 ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Coding and Billing Audio Educator
Making Sense of the CMS Training Video ChiroCode Institute
Coding and Billing 2016 ChiroCode Institute
The consequences of Complacency ChiroCode Institute
Comparative Billing Reports 2016 ChiroCode Institute
The Merit Based Incentive Program (MIPS) ChiroCode Institute
OIG Audit Protocols ChiroCode Institute
Assessment Visit Documentation ChiroCode Institute
Treatment Visit Documentation ChiroCode Institute
What the New LCDs Mean to You ChiroCode Institute
Treatment Plans 2017 ChiroCode Institute
The Mysteries of the Advanced Beneficiary
Notification of Non-Coverage Revealed ChiroCode Institute
Proving Medical Necessity and Functional Improvement ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Reviews ChiroCode Institute
Medicare Appeals ChiroCode Institute
Evaluation and Management Coding 2019 ChiroCode Institute
Expanding Chiropractic Coverage in Medicare ChiroCode Institute
Proving Medical Necessity and Functional Improvement 2019 ChiroCode Institute
The Office Compliance Program Webinar 2020 ChiroCode Institute
Consulting
Chirocode Institute
Core Products
KMC University
Member – Find-a-Code Specialty Panel
Advisor to The Coding Institute
Developed over 30 Office Compliance Programs
International Chiropractors Association
Postdoctoral Education and Training
Medical Compliance Training 2017 MCS-P Certification Update
Medical Compliance Training 2016 MCS-P Certification Update
Medical Compliance Training 2015 MCS-P Certification Update
HIPAA Security Risk Analysis Primaris
Compliance Boot Camp 2015
AAPC Certified Professional Coder Training
Medical Compliance Training 2014 MCS-P Certification Update
Medical Compliance Training 2013 MCS-P Certification Update
Medical Compliance Training 2012 MCS-P Certification Update
Medical Compliance Training 2011 MCS-P Certification Update
Logan College of Chiropractic Documentation and Coding
Medical Compliance Training 2010 MCS-P Certification Update
Medical Compliance Training Medical Compliance Specialist Certification
Logan College of Chiropractic Insurance Consultant/Peer Review Session 8 – Review and Exam
Logan College of Chiropractic Personal Injury Overview
Logan College of Chiropractic Insurance Consultant/Peer Review Session 7 – OIG
Logan College of Chiropractic Insurance Consultant/Peer Review Session 6 – Colossus and ODG
Logan College of Chiropractic Insurance Consultant/Peer Review Session 5 – Radiology
Logan College of Chiropractic Insurance Consultant/Peer Review Session 4 – Physical Diagnosis and Rehabilitation
Logan College of Chiropractic Insurance Consultant/Peer Review Session 3 – Mercy Guidelines
Logan College of Chiropractic Insurance Consultant/Peer Review Session 2 – Medicare / HIPAA
Logan College of Chiropractic Insurance Consultant/Peer Review Session I – Documentation
Logan College of Chiropractic Extremities Certificate Program Session 3
Logan College of Chiropractic Rehab Certificate Program Session 3
Logan College of Chiropractic Extremities Certificate Program Session 2
Logan College of Chiropractic Rehab Certificate Program Session 2
Logan College of Chiropractic Extremities Certificate Program Session 1
Logan College of Chiropractic Rehab Certificate Program Session 1
Logan College of Chiropractic Nutrition Specialist Session 1
Logan College of Chiropractic Nutrition Specialist Session 2
Logan College of Chiropractic Nutrition Specialist Session 3
Patient Media Patient Relations
Activator Methods International Instrument Adjusting Technique
Bulletproof Seminars Patient Documentation
J-Tech Occupational Health & Safety Industrial Med Seminar
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Introduction to Occupational Health
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety The Chiropractic Industrial Physical
Screening Examination
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Preventing Clinical Disorders of
Sedentary Workers
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Chemical and Environmental Hazards
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Advanced Biomechanics Techniques
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Back Schools in Industry
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Functional Capacity and ADA
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Stress Management
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Managed Care Systems
Logan College of Chiropractic Occupational Health & Safety Worksite Analysis Workshop
Professional and Community Leadership
ICA, Chairman Medicare Committee 2017-2018
ICA, Vice Chairman Medicare Committee 2019-Present
Contributing Editor ChiroCode Deskbook 2017
Contributing Editor ChiroCode Deskbook 2016
Contributing Editor ChiroCode Deskbook 2015
Contributing Editor ChiroCode Deskbook 2014
Contributing Editor ChiroCode Deskbook 2013
Contributing Editor ChiroCode Deskbook 2012
Contributing Editor ChiroCode Deskbook 2011
Contributing Editor ChiroCode Deskbook 2010
ICA Member
ACA Past Member
AAPC Member
Boy Scouts of America National Health and Safety staff
1989 National Jamboree