Dr. Joseph R. Verna
Neuromusculoskeletal Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Associates, P.C.
760 W. Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA. 19341
(610)594-5502
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
01/2002-Present Private Practice
Neuromusculoskeletal Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Associates, P.C.
NMS Spine and Joint Institute
Co-President/Co-Chiropractic Director
07/2003-Present Co-President
Chiropractic Medicine Auditing Professionals, P.C.
Expert auditing firm, specializing in forensic cost-containment/revenue recovery analysis, provider compliance services, strategic legal consulting and special investigations support for payors
09/2009-Present Medical/Professional Advisory Member
Cuddle My Kids
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for
Non-profit organization focusing on children and families affected
by cancer.
02/2004-2006 Medical Policy Advisory Committee Member
Independence Blue Cross Medical Advisory Committee
Contribute to the development of medical policies that are clinically sound and of maximum benefit to the members and providers.
1999-2001 Private Practice
Chester County Pain Management
Clinic Director/Owner
2004-2010 Utilization/Peer Reviewer
Consolidated Services Group
Clinical Peer Reviewer/Independent Medical Examiner
2002-Present Utilization/Peer Reviewer
Laurel Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Clinical Peer Reviewer/Independent Medical Examiner
2002-2010 Utilization/Peer Reviewer
Concentra Medical Examinations
Clinical Peer Reviewer/Independent Medical Examiner
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2002-Present Utilization/Peer Reviewer
Managed Care Network, Inc.
Clinical Peer Reviewer/Independent Medical Examiner
2002- Present Utilization/Peer Reviewer
Solomon Associates, Inc.
Clinical Peer Reviewer/Independent Medical Examiner
1/1997-3/1997 Venipuncturist
Life University Outpatient Clinic, Marietta, GA.
Managed hematology room, performed venipuncture procedures and Urinalysis procedures and trained assistants.
6/1996-1/1997 Assistant Anatomy Teaching Instructor
Spinal Anatomy, Visceral Anatomy and Extremity Anatomy
Life University, Marietta, GA.
Assisted in the instruction of the laboratory portion of the anatomy curriculum including group lectures, lab examinations and laboratory prosections.
EDUCATION:
1995-1998 Life University, Marietta, GA.
Doctor of Chiropractic
1996-1998 New York Chiropractic College, Marietta, GA.
Physiological Therapeutics
1993-1994 Immaculata University, Exton, PA.
MS Nutrition
1988-1992 Villanova University, Radnor, PA.
B.S. Marketing
SPECIALITY CERTFICATION:
1998 Doctor of Chiropractic
1998 Physiological Therapeutics Adjunctive Procedures License
LICENSURE:
Pennsylvania
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AWARDS, HONORS AND MEMBERSHIP IN HONORARY SOCIETIES:
1998 Magna Cum Laude, Life University Marietta, GA.
1995-1999 Awarded to National Dean’s List
1995-1999 Dean’s List (Life University)
LECTURES BY INVITATION:
04/2010 International Association of Special Investigation Units (iasiu) and Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority (PIFPA)
“The Chiropractic Matrix in Fraud and Abuse.”
Speakers: Joseph Verna, D.C, Carl Hiller, D.C.
09/15/2009 Thomas Jefferson University
“Advanced Diagnostic Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System In
The Physical Medicine and Chiropractic Office.”
Speakers: Joseph Verna, D.C, Carl Hiller, D.C, William Morrison, MD
3 Continuation Education (CE) credits.
07/2004 University of Pennsylvania
National Coding Society
“The Chiropractic Paradigm”
Speakers: Joseph Verna, D.C, Carl Hiller, D.C.
06/2004 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
“Appropriateness and Criteria for PRO v. IME Utilization.”
Speakers: Joseph Verna, D.C, Carl Hiller, D.C.
08/2000 The National Arthritis Foundation
Brandywine Hospital
“Diagnosis and Treatment Option for Fibromylagia”
Speaker: Joseph Verna, D.C.
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION
08/2012 Fundamentals of Clinical Nutrition
-Texas Chiropractic Postgraduate Division
08/2012 Chiropractic Sports Medicine
-Texas Chiropractic Postgraduate Division
08/2010 Ancillary Diagnostic Testing Procedures
-Texas Chiropractic Postgraduate Division
07/2010 Pain Management
-Texas Chiropractic Postgraduate Division
05/2008 Rehabilitation of the Spine
03/2008 Case Essentials for Spinal Conditions
08/2006 Permanent Soft Tissue Injuries
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07/2006 Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association Annual Convention, (18 CME’s)
09/2004 Disaster Training
07/2004 Chiropractic Clinical Documentation
09/2001 American Academy of Pain Management 12th Annual Clinical Meeting
Diplomate Chiropractic Neurology Program:
-Cleveland Chiropractic College Postgraduate Division
1/1998 Neuron Theory
2/1998 Receptors
3/1998 Peripheral Nervous System
4/1998 Autonomic Nervous System
5/1998 Spinal Cord
6/1998 Reflexogenic Systems
7/1998 The Brain and its Environment
8/1998 Cerebral and Cerebellar Cortices an Nuclei
9/1998 Chiropractic Neurology Examination
10/1998 Chiropractic Neurological Techniques
11/1998 Cranial Nerves
12/1998 Lobes of the Brain
1/1999 Sensory System
2/1999 Motor System
3/1999 Neurological Influences 1
4/1999 Neurological Influences 2
5/1999 Neurological Influences 3
6/1999 Neurological Diagnosis: Imaging
7/1999 Neurological Diagnosis: Clinical
8/1999 Neuromuscular Applications
9/1999 Pain
10/1999 Electrophysiological Applications 1
11/1999 Electrophysiological Applications 2
12/1999 Electrophysiological Applications 3
1/2000 Consciousness
2/2000 Head and Face Pain
3/2000 Clinical Applications
4/2000 Clinical Neurology