Dr. Joseph R. Verna
Neuromusculoskeletal Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Associates, P.C.
760 W. Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA. 19341
(610)594-5502
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/2010-Present
Private Practice
Sunbury Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Partner/Owner
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 costcontainment/revenue recovery analysis, provider compliance
services, strategic legal consulting and special investigations
support for payors
09/2009-Present
02/2004-2006
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.
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-Present
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
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2002-Present
Utilization/Peer Reviewer
Concentra Medical Examinations
Clinical Peer Reviewer/Independent Medical Examiner
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:
1998-PRESENT
Diplomate American Chiropractic Neurology Board
-candidate 1/1/2000
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
1998
Doctor of Chiropractic
Doctor of Physiological Therapeutics
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2000
2000
Diplomate American Chiropractic Neurology Board (candidate)
American Academy of Pain Management
LICENSURE:
Pennsylvania
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)
MEMBESHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES:
1998- 2002
American Chiropractic Association
1998-Present
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association
2000-2004
American Academy of Pain Management
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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION
08/2010
Ancillary Diagnostic Testing Procedures (Texas Chiropractic)
07/2010
Pain Management (Texas Chiropractic)
05/2008
Rehabilitation of the Spine
03/2008
Case Essentials for Spinal Conditions
08/2006
Permanent Soft Tissue Injuries
07/2006
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association Annual Convention, (18
CME’s)
09/2004
Disaster Training
07/2004
Chiropractic Clinical Documentation
American Academy of Pain Management 12th Annual Clinical Meeting
09/2001
Neurology Diplomate: Sponsored by Cleveland Chiropractic
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