Profession: Physician (MD or DO)

Current ABMS or AOA Board Specialty and Subspecialty Certification(s): Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Internal Medicine

Licenses: Arkansas, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

Additional Information: 20+ years practicing in the specialty of endocrinology, with experience in both private and academic practices. Diplomate of the ABIM in both IM and endocrinology. Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE). Experienced in performing file reviews for medical necessity, peer reviews, pre-authorizations, chart reviews and coding reviews in endocrine; experienced in performing length of stay, chart reviews, and long/short term disability in both endocrine and IM. Previously served on QA/QI committee as Chief of Medicine.

Education: MD-Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Years in Practice: 16+ years

Current Hospital Privileges (Excluding Courtesy): Baystate Medical Center and Holyoke Medical Center

Number of file reviews previously performed: 100+ file reviews

Average monthly hours in direct patient care: 80+ hours